Accounts Receivable Officer

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Location: Hindmarsh

There to care. Here for good.

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Accounts Receivable Officer. 

Here at Helping Hand we've been a leading provider of aged care in communities across South Australia since 1953. That's a long journey, and we're proud of our stability and strength.

Now, we're on a mission to continue to grow and improve our services and impact, hand in hand with our fantastic team.

A brighter future with Helping Hand, for older people and for you.

You will responsible for contributing to the maximisation of revenues and quality financial reporting by providing accurate, timely billing, collection of all client fees and charges, efficient entry and payment of expense invoices.

You'll also make an impact by:

• Accurate and timely processing of client accounts, including billing of fees and charges, receipting, direct debit, and the production of statements
• Ensuring completion of timely and accurate monthly residential funding accruals
• Ensuring compliance with month end processing time frames
• Ensuring minimisation of bad and doubtful debts, including meeting KPIs for required debtor days
• Maintaining quality systems and reporting
   

What you'll bring

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role or as a bookkeeper, including accounts receivable processes, reconciliations and use of computerised accounts systems
• Demonstrated understanding and application of basic accounting principles
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, in particular in relation to the aged care industry
• Demonstrated skills and experience in the use of the Microsoft Office suite
• Sound written and oral communication skills which result in effective and appropriate communication with a broad range of people, including older people and their families, staff, and external agencies
• Ability to initiate and maintain effective working relationships at any level within a large-scale organisation
• Demonstrated problem solving skills including conflict resolution and change management
• Must have a valid NDIS Worker Screening clearance or be willing to obtain one

You'll stand out from the crowd if you have some of the following:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a similar role
• Experience working in the aged care or health industry with an understanding of business and financial tools

• Appropriate post-secondary studies

   

Please click the link below to view the position description:
Accounts Receivable Officer Position Description 

Why Helping Hand?

Here at Helping Hand we truly care about how you are. Here are some of the things we hope you'll love about working with us:

• We are who you are
  At Helping Hand, you'll find real support from teammates and managers who share your values and strengths.
• We are where you are
  Helping Hand operates in over 20 communities across South Australia, where we were born and where our roots will always be.
• We care how you are
  Be part of a kind, friendly team that genuinely cares about you and your wellbeing.

You'll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Be part of a warm, friendly team that genuinely cares about you and your wellbeing
• Maximise your take-home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 each year
• Enjoy an additional $2,650 tax free per year with our Meal and Entertainment Card
• 17.5% leave loading
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted private health insurance, plus our Employee Assistance Program
• Get active with our Fitness Passport Program and enjoy discounted gym memberships for you and your family
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Are you ready to lend a helping hand? 

Join us at Helping Hand and help shape your future and ours.

We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and conducting interviews accordingly.

Apply online today, or to find out more please contact Talent Acquisition team on [email protected]

Current Helping Hand employees must notify their manager of their intent to apply.

Please note, you are required to hold valid NDIS or willing to obtain one. Successful candidates will be required to attend induction sessions before commencing work.

Helping Hand welcomes and respects the diversity our clients, staff and volunteers bring. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are included and respected.

Helping Hand strongly recommends that all employees receive COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, as we work in a high-risk setting and are in contact with vulnerable people.