Accounts Officer Private Advertiser location Melbourne.

The Australian Aged Care Group Pty Ltd is a growing provider of age care services with multiple homes in Victoria. The company has established robust systems, processes, and innovative care services, resulting in steady growth and a highly respected reputation in the aged care sector.

The role we are seeking an Accounts officer to join our dedicated finance team. In this role, you will assist the Finance Manager in managing the end-to-end accounts receivable function and accounts payable (when accounts payable person is on leave). Your responsibilities will include:

Accounts receivable generating reports on RADs (Refundable Accommodation Deposits) and debts. Conducting debt collection activities. Handling Means Tested Care Fees and Medicare reconciliations. Communicating with Medicare, Centrelink, State Trustees, and other relevant parties.

Assisting with admissions, discharges, and probate processing. Managing the receipting of fees and bonds and bank reconciliations.Performing general administration tasks as directed by the Finance Manager. Ensure monthly billing cycle perform with high accuracy and with in deadlines.

Accounts Payable (when accounts payable person is on leave) ensuring all supplier invoices and payments are processed in a timely and accurate manner. Follow up any invoice disputes to achieve positive outcomes. Maintain high standard relationships with suppliers and internal departments.

Set up new suppliers. Ensure all payments are authorised by the appropriate personnel and payments are accurate when loaded into our systems. Send remittance advices. Highly accurate when it comes to daily processing and an eye for detail. Perform monthly supplier reconciliation and liaise both internally and externally.

To be successful in this role, candidates should have a graduate degree in Accounting or Finance or be working towards a relevant degree. Previous experience in Accounts Receivable and debt collections within the aged care or healthcare sector (desirable).

Familiarity with the Aged Care Industry Regulated Accommodation Contracts, including RAD/RACs, DAP/DACs, etc. (desirable). Strong organisational and time management skills.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle residents, families, and colleagues with empathy and understanding. The ability to establish positive working relationships with internal departments and external stakeholders. Understanding of Accounting systems like MYOB and Xero.