Finance Officer

On-site | Part-Time minimum 3 days a week
Do you have great attention to detail? Are you efficient and adaptable? Then we want you
Become part of a dynamic private hospital conveniently located in Melbourne’s Western Suburbs.
About Us
Western Private Hospital (WPH), is a boutique private hospital servicing the West of Melbourne with the provision of acute services, which has 62 inpatient beds.
WPH’s facilities include four Operating Theatres, CSSD, Day Stay Unit, Day Oncology Unit, Eleanor Overnight Ward for CCU, HDU & Surgical patients, Cardiac Catheter Laboratory, Specialist Consulting Suites, Nuclear Medicine Department and supported by pathology, pharmacy, radiology and radiation therapy services.
This variety creates an excellent opportunity for our team to be dynamic, flexible and customer focused in addressing the unique needs of our patients.
About the Role
We have an opportunity for an experienced Finance Officer with a focus on Accounts Receivable to join our Finance Team based on-site in Footscray.
The role will include an exciting mix of finance duties and will contribute to the overall efficiency and financial well-being of Western Private Hospital through
- timely and accurate processing of accounts receivable invoices and reconciling statements
following up on outstanding debtors - tenants, consulting room fees, patients, private health funds, other health service providers
maintaining the aged trial balance to agreed KPIs
Karisma receipting and accounts follow up
processing receipting of payments and bank statement reconciliations
preparing weekly finance report
preparing month end journals, inc. payroll, workcover, prepayments
assisting and backing up accounts payable function
assisting with balance sheet reconciliation
undertaking other finance functions as required, eg. reporting, fixed asset register, filing, month end processes
working cooperatively within a multidisciplinary team, exchanging information and assisting other team members to achieve team objectives and work outcomes
participating in the development, implementation, review and maintenance of internal billing systems, processes and work practices; identifying and reporting areas for improvement and recommending and implementing enhancements to existing practices
This is a permanent part-time position working a minimum of 3 days across Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:00pm, there is some flexibility in days worked however Friday is a must.
About You
You have a calm, caring and mature minded outlook with the ability to work in a busy environment and under pressure at times enjoying the variety of your role; you must be highly organised and with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities; you have a high attention to detail and work in a methodical manner; and with a proactive, positive attitude, you think “how can I help?”; you are motivated and willing to learn and grow.
Selection Criteria
**Essential**:
- Minimum of 2 year’s previous experience in an Accounts Receivable role with a sound understanding of accounts principles, receivables and debt recovery
Experience with finance systems, eg Business Central 365 advantageous
Advanced computer skills with MS Office and intermediate Excel with VLOOKUP, SUMIF, Pivots a must
Analytical mindset to be a natural problem solver
Exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills
Commitment to data accuracy with high quality expectations
**Desirable**:
- Experience within a similar role in finance or billings in the health sector
Knowledge and experience using patient management systems
Experience with private health funds / Eclipse / Karisma
**Some benefits of working at WPH include**:
Fantastic people and inclusive workplace culture with supportive management
Great work/life balance - no weekends or public holidays + enjoy 2 weeks off during Xmas/New Year close down period
Close proximity to public transport and subsidised car parking
Access to a range of health & well-being initiatives, staff discounts and benefits inc. access to confidential counselling services through our EAP for personal and professional support; discounts for physiotherapy/myotherapy/massage services & discounted rates for care in our hospital
Everyone who joins Western Private Hospital
- Must be vaccinated against COVID-19, Influenza and provide proof of immunisation against, or immunity to, infectious diseases as required per the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic) - NOTE: for this role immunisation requirements associated with Risk Category C (mínimal patient contact)
Must provide a National Police Check conducted within the previous 6 months and evidence of Australian Residency / Full Working Rights (No Sponsorship available)
**APPLICATIONS CLOSING DATE**: 25th February 2025 (or earlier if positions are filled)
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