Description:
Tide Partnership are delighted to be working with leading, specialist healthcare organisation dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and services, who are looking to recruit a Finance Assistant.
As the Finance Assistant you will collaborate with various departments to ensure the smooth processing of financial transactions and billing procedures.
Key Job Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Utilise accounting software to process invoices and payments efficiently.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with suppliers, creating new accounts, and setting up direct debits.
- Manage the invoicing process through our Patient Management System (e-clinic) to facilitate seamless billing between insurers and patients.
- Act as the primary liaison between insurance companies and patients to reduce and recover overdue payments, ensuring effective management of aged debt.
- Ensure all existing clinics are registered with our key health insurance providers, guaranteeing continuous coverage without any interruptions.
- Register new clinics with insurance providers promptly, enabling clinics to be eligible for insurance coverage from their opening date.
- Provide dedicated support to new consultants during the insurance company registration process, ensuring completion before the end of their induction.
- Offer guidance to Patient Advisors on insurance billing processes, empowering them to assist patients effectively with their inquiries.
- Record any discrepancies to assist the accountants in reconciling inaccuracies and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Maintain the contracts and insurance register, ensuring all necessary documentation is up to date and organised.
Job Criteria:
- Previous experience in a finance or accounting role is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in using accounting software and MS Office applications.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with suppliers, insurance companies, and internal teams.
- Strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload effectively.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping and data entry.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Knowledge of the healthcare industry and insurance billing processes is advantageous but not essential.
- A proactive and adaptable attitude, with a willingness to take on ad hoc projects to support the finance department and the wider business