Financial Accountant

About My Guardian

My Guardian is a leading Aged and Disability Care service provider delivering compassionate high-quality person-centred care. As we continue to grow rapidly we remain committed to empowering individuals to live safely independently and with dignity.

Due to rapid business growth we are currently expanding our Finance Team and are looking for an additional experienced Financial Accountant to join our journey.

The Financial Accountant is a key role responsible for accurate and timely reporting of financial information supporting budgeting and forecasting processes and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and company policies. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the organisations financial integrity and supporting strategic financial decision-making.

This is a full-time onsite role.

The following outlines the core responsibilities of the Financial Accountant to be carried out independently or as part of broader team functions:

• Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

• Prepare and process efficient month-end and year-end financial closing processes.

• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and maintain general ledger integrity.

• Assist in the preparation of core financial reports including profit & loss statements balance sheets and cash flow statements.

• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations including the preparation and lodgement of GST BAS and payroll tax.

• Assist with external audits and contribute to the smooth execution of the annual audit process.

• Adhere to internal financial controls and recommend improvements to minimize risk.

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes with data analysis and financial insights.

• Analyse variances between actual financial results and budget/forecasts providing clear commentary.

• Communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders and operational managers.

• Support transactional finance functions including payroll processing accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) where required.

• Assist in maintaining and optimizing financial systems and reporting tools.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of finance-related processes and procedures to drive efficiency.

• Adhere to all company Policies and Procedures as well as Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements.

To be successful in this role you must bring a solid foundation in commercial accounting alongside specific sector expertise. We are looking for:

• Aged Care Industry Experience (Required): Proven hands-on experience working within the Aged Care sector is essential. You must possess a strong working familiarity with Aged Care financial regulations funding models and compliance standards.

• Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.

• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of general ledger management month-end processes statutory reporting (GST BAS payroll tax) and variance analysis. Proficiency in modern ERP systems (NetSuite Xero Sage) is highly desirable.

• Attributes: High attention to detail self-motivated and capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a growing team.

• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders and operational managers.

• Career growth: As a brand-new position in a rapidly expanding company you will have the unique opportunity to help shape our finance processes and scale with the business.

• Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative dedicated team that values compassion integrity and professional excellence.

• Competitive Remuneration

If you meet the required Aged Care experience and are excited about joining a fast-growing provider we would love to hear from you!

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.