Financial Accountant
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Job Summary
About us
HammondCare provides expert aged care home care dementiacareand palliative care for older people regardless of circumstances beliefsbackgroundor 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 sexualityreligionand 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.
Weve been caring for people for over 90 years - so if you love to care join us and make a career move that matters.
Itsnot just care.ItsHammondCare.
About the role
The Financial Accountantis responsible fora 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 andassistingwith 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 isfull-time permanent position working at St Leonardswith 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 ($15900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit (up to $2650 tax free)
Additionalleave purchase options and 14 weeks paid parental leavepro 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
Assistwith the status review of balance sheet reconciliations across full finance team
Complete assessments of make good provisions and bookappropriate accountingentriesincludingbusiness 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 capitalbudgets
Act as back up for the Fixed Assets Accountantincludingmaintenance of fixed asset register andcalculation of depreciation includingcapitalising assets running depreciationprocessandassessing useful lives of assets
Support audit byprovidingrequested informationin a timely manner
Assistin 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
About You
Commitment to engage and align withHammondCaresChristian Mission Motivation and Mission in Action
CPA or CA qualified or studying towards
At least 4years experiencein a Financial Accounting position
Ability to interpret and apply relevant accounting standards and keep up to date
Demonstrated experiencepartnering with other finance and operational teams
Strong administrative and computer skills exposure to SUN and Epicor systemsadvantageous
Exposure to the Aged Care Sectoradvantageous
Attention to detail producing completetimelyandaccuratereporting to support decision making
Beingagile 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
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 background can be themselves.
