Accounts Assistant

Role Overview

This role supports the financial operations of a hospital or healthcare organisation, with a focus on accurate billing, payment tracking and account reconciliation. The work helps maintain reliable financial records and follow up on revenue owed by patients and insurers.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review hospital billing records for accuracy and completeness.
• Reconcile revenue, receipts and account balances, investigating discrepancies as they arise.
• Process and monitor insurance claims, following up on outstanding or queried submissions.
• Track accounts receivable and support timely collection of amounts due.
• Maintain organised financial records and supporting documentation.
• Use accounting systems and Excel to update data, analyse figures and prepare routine financial reports.
• Apply accounting principles and financial controls when handling transactions and records.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce degree with a Finance option, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
• At least two years of relevant work experience; experience in a busy hospital or healthcare setting is preferred.
• Practical exposure to hospital billing, revenue reconciliation, insurance claims and accounts receivable is an advantage.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles, financial controls and basic financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and computerised accounting systems.
• CPA qualification at Level II or higher.