Assistant Accountant

About us

Harbison is a community-based aged care organisation offering many different career paths, enabling us to provide quality care services to our residents. Our focus at Harbison is to provide a 'person-centred approach' that facilitates a culture of belonging for our employees and residents. We offer attractive employee benefits, including salary packaging, a family-friendly workplace with work/life balance and ongoing training and development. We support employees who demonstrate the right attitude and approach when obtaining relevant qualifications.

Purpose of the role

The Assistant Accountant is responsible for managing our organisation's financial reporting and compliance functions. The position will ensure the accurate and timely preparation of financial reports and compliance documents.

In this role, you will be responsible for the following (but not limited to):

• Assist in the general-end close activities and ensure accurate financial records are maintained.
• Collect data for the preparation of monthly estimates.
• Complete the ABS survey and attend the Stewart Brown benchmark survey.
• Prepare and complete the quarterly and annual ACFR and other prudential reports.
• Perform tax compliance work, including FBT, BAS, and PAYG
• Assist in the audit process and liaise with external auditors as required.
• Assist the Finance Manager in preparing the finance performance report at the end of each month.
• Help provide documentation for statutory accounts to be finalised by an external service provider.
• Monitor and analyse cash flow and prepare as required forecasts, projections, and other reports.
• Process invoices, ensure timely payments to Vendors and reconcile Accounts payable transactions during the Account Payable officer’s absence.
• Document the finance procedure to ensure the finance team adheres to the company's policies and procedures.
• Complete other ad hoc tasks as required by the Finance Manager.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 1 year experience in financial compliance and reporting
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulations
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software.
• Knowledge of aged care funding mechanisms would be an advantage.

Pre-employment requirements

• National Police Check

If you match the above criteria, please provide a brief (maximum of a 1-page) letter telling us why you would be a suitable candidate, along with a copy of your current resume.

There is no closing date, and applications will be reviewed on submission. So, if you fit the above criteria and are passionate about the role, APPLY NOW .

If you have any questions regarding the position, please direct them to with the subject line Assistant Accountant.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 7-9 months

Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring program
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Salary packaging

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Moss Vale, NSW 2577: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Moss Vale, NSW 2577