Financial Accountant

Job Description:

Better and fairer care.  Always.

St Vincent's has been a leader in Australia's health and aged care landscape for more than 165 years. Since our founders, the Sisters of Charity, opened our first hospital in 1857, our services and nearly 30,000 people have been behind some of Australia's most important medical breakthroughs. We are a microcosm of Australia’s health and aged care system and are uniquely positioned to lead and respond to our rapidly changing environment.

We are looking for a special kind of person - a St Vincent’s kind of person. Someone who puts excellence, compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do. 

Reporting directly to the Financial Accounting Team Leader, the Financial Accountant will own the month-end process by driving the timely completion of Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet accounts and act as a critical partner in transparency by preparing the comprehensive year-end audit package. You will ensure everything is accounted for by managing the fixed asset register and WIP. Your core task is to achieve ledger harmony by expertly reconciling subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger, swiftly correcting any discrepancies. You will also provide foundational support by accurately coding all invoices to guide budget allocation and actively assist with various projects and statutory returns.

We have an exciting 6 month Fixed Term Full-Time contract available now, based in our Group Head Office in Bowen Hills on a hybrid working arrangement.

Things that work for us:

• Solid understanding of accounting concepts and proven experience as an Accountant within a fast paced business environment

• Sound working knowledge of accounting procedures and concepts to trial balance, profit and loss and balance sheet level and demonstrated experience in the year-end audit process

• Technical and working knowledge of accounting for revenue, wages, supplies and fixed assets as well as technical knowledge of GST and FBT reporting

• Accounting, Finance or Business degree and intermediate to advanced Excel skills

• CPA/CA membership or qualified by equivalent experience

• Effective stakeholder management with the ability to communicate professionally with peers and superiors, both verbally and in writing

• Health and/or Aged Care accounting experience is desirable, including basic knowledge of current reporting requirements

• Prior work experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 (highly desirable)

Things that work for you:

• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service

• A friendly team environment with great community care spirit

• Competitive salary packaging options

• Discounted private health insurance

• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families

• Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)

At St Vincent’s we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, fair and impartial and invites people from all backgrounds to join us.

Pre-Employment Checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal Opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How To Apply

Please submit your application via the Apply button, include your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability.

Respectfully, no recruitment agencies.

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

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