Bookkeeper – Medical General Practice

MedCentres Robina; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

MedCentres Robina on the Gold Coast is seeking an experienced bookkeeper to manage our medical practice's financial administration with accuracy and discretion.

You will work closely with Practice Management and leadership to ensure timely handling of AP/AR, reconciliations, BAS where required, and robust reporting. The role supports a growing healthcare organisation and offers flexible part-time hours.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Bookkeeper, Accounts Officer or similar financial administration role
• Strong knowledge and experience using Xero
• Experience with bank reconciliations, accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Professional and confidential approach to sensitive information
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Office

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day bookkeeping and financial transactions
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Processing supplier invoices and payments
• Bank and credit card reconciliations
• Reconciling daily takings and Medicare/private billing income
• Managing provider payments and reconciliations
• Assisting with payroll-related administration and reconciliations
• Processing and reconciling payments from Medicare, DVA, WorkCover and other third-party organisations
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
• Assisting with BAS preparation and providing information to external accountants
• Monitoring outstanding accounts and following up discrepancies
• Preparing financial reports for Practice Management and Directors
• Assisting with budgeting, expense tracking and financial reporting
• Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring all financial information is handled securely
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and administrative efficiencies

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Independent worker

Communication skills

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Tools

Xero

Excel

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Bookkeeper to join our busy and growing medical general practice.

This role is ideal for someone with strong bookkeeping experience who enjoys working independently, has excellent attention to detail, and understands the importance of accuracy, confidentiality and efficiency within a healthcare environment.

The successful applicant will work closely with Practice Management and the leadership team to ensure the smooth and accurate management of the practice's financial administration.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing day-to-day bookkeeping and financial transactions
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Processing supplier invoices and payments
• Bank and credit card reconciliations
• Reconciling daily takings and Medicare/private billing income
• Managing provider payments and reconciliations
• Assisting with payroll-related administration and reconciliations
• Processing and reconciling payments from Medicare, DVA, WorkCover and other third-party organisations
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
• Assisting with BAS preparation and providing information to external accountants where required
• Monitoring outstanding accounts and following up discrepancies
• Preparing financial reports for Practice Management and Directors
• Assisting with budgeting, expense tracking and financial reporting
• Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring all financial information is handled securely
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and administrative efficiencies

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience as a Bookkeeper, Accounts Officer or similar financial administration role
• Strong knowledge and experience using Xero
• Experience with bank reconciliations, accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• A professional and confidential approach to sensitive information
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Experience within a medical practice, healthcare environment or professional services environment will be highly regarded

What We Offer

• Flexible part-time working arrangements
• A supportive and professional team environment
• The opportunity to work within a growing and progressive healthcare organisation
• Variety and autonomy within the role
• The opportunity to contribute to improving financial systems and processes
• Competitive remuneration based on experience and qualifications