Financial Accountant

HammondCare provides expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation. We are led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise.

When it comes to our people - those we serve and those who serve - we are committed to inclusion across race, culture, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, religion and ability. In our innovative residences, our hospitals, or in client homes, we aim to set the global standard of relationship-based care for older people with complex needs.

We've been caring for people for over 90 years - so, if you love to care, join us, and make a career move that matters.

It’s not just care. It’s HammondCare .

About the role

The Financial Accountant is responsible for a range of Central Finance accounting functions . The role provides critical support to the Financial Controller and Assistant Financial Controller throughout the monthly financial close process, including preparing and posting journals, completing balance sheet reconciliations, and assisting with the review and monitoring of reconciliation status across the Finance team.

This position plays a key role in ensuring financial compliance and governance. Responsibilities include preparing statutory accounts and government reporting requirements, supporting both internal and external audit processes, and contributing to the preparation of the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) return.

This is full-time permanent position working at St Leonards with hybrid opportunities.

What we can offer you

We care about your wellbeing at HammondCare and as a result offer a wide range of health and lifestyle benefits including:

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit (up to $2,650 tax free)

• Additional leave purchase options and 14 weeks paid parental leave pro rata

• Flexible working options

• Discounts on everyday products and services

• Discounted healthcare memberships - access to network of fitness centres and pools for employees and families

• Free access to independent counselling support for employees and families

• Health & Wellbeing programmes

• Reward & Recognition programmes

• Referral bonuses

• Career and professional development opportunities

Key Responsibilities include

• Complete monthly journals including prepayments, accruals, leases and payroll

• Complete accurate balance sheet reconciliations on a timely basis

• Assist with the status review of balance sheet reconciliations across full finance team

• Complete assessments of make good provisions and book appropriate accounting entrie s includ ing business partnering with relevant team members in the operational team

• Contribute to Fringe Benefits Tax return preparation

• Coordinate the development of the operational (leases, depreciation, make good provision) and capital budgets

• Act as back up for the Fixed Assets Accountant including maintenance of fixed asset register and calculation of depreciation includ ing capitalising assets, running depreciation process and assessing useful lives of assets

• Support audit by providing requested information in a timely manner

• Assist in preparation of statutory financial statements in line with accounting standards

• Contribute to key project initiatives (e.g. GL migration, etc.)

• Contribute to other legislative reporting (QFR, ACFR, etc.)

• Support Financial Controller and Assistant Financial Controller as required

About You

• Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare’s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action

• CPA or CA qualified or studying towards

• At least 4 year’s experience in a Financial Accounting position

• Ability to interpret and apply relevant accounting standards and keep up to date

• Demonstrated experience partnering with other finance and operational team s

• Strong administrative and computer skills, exposure to SUN and Epicor systems advantageous

• Exposure to the Aged Care Sector advantageous

• Attention to detail, producing complete, timely and accurate reporting to support decision making

• Being agile to manage and prioritise competing priorities

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Taking ownership of assigned tasks and follow through

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Empathy and patience

To Apply

If you are ready to make a difference with HammondCare, Apply Now! For any specific queries please contact ***email_hidden***.

Pre- Employment Checks

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and reference checks

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any backgrou nd can be themselves.