Financial Accountant

Melbourne - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) works in partnership with 15 National Boards to implement the national regulatory scheme for health professionals. The purpose of health practitioner regulation is to protect the public by ensuring that only health practitioners who have the skills qualifications and knowledge to provide safe care are registered.

Our Financial Control & Procurement team plays a critical role in maintaining financial discipline and sustainability across the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme.

We are seeking a hands-on Financial Accountant to join our team on a full time fixed-term basis to cover leave in our Melbourne office.

You will be responsible for month-end processing financial reporting and ensuring compliance with Australian accounting standards and statutory obligations. This is a great opportunity for a quick learner who enjoys working collaboratively takes initiative and demonstrates excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Perform month-end journal processing and reconciliations across multiple ledgers.
Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data within Ahpras accounting systems.
Prepare financial reports schedules and ad hoc analysis for stakeholders.
Collaborate with internal teams auditors and statutory bodies.
Maintain compliance with Australian accounting standards taxation and audit requirements.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives and continuous improvement activities.

Please see more about the role in the role description:Financial Accountant (CL5)

About you

This role is ideal for someone with strong technical accounting skills who thrives in a complex environment and can hit the ground running. You will have exposure to environments requiring high attention to detail and strong financial controls. Being a team player you are committed to delivering excellent customer service. With strong communication skills and the ability to seek clarification when needed you will be pro-active and use your own initiative.

Essential criteria

Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting.
Solid experience in month-end financial accounting within complex multi-dimensional organisations.
Knowledge of Australian taxation and state/territory regulations.
Proficiency in accounting systems ERPs and Microsoft Excel.

At Ahpra youll be part of a team that values integrity collaboration and continuous improvement. We offer a supportive environment where your expertise contributes to safer healthcare for all Australians.

What we offer:

A friendly and supportive working culture with hybrid arrangements
Discounts on Private Health Insurance
Learning and development opportunities
Attractive base salary starting at $103781 plus superannuation and leave loading

To apply:

Click Apply for this job to submit your application.
Your application must include an updated resume
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
For any queries or a confidential discussion regarding this position please email .
Closing Date: 11.30pm AEDT Sunday 7 December 2025

Offer of employment is subject to successful background (pre-employment screening) and Criminal History checks.

Please note that applications will be screened and shortlisted during the advertising period. Should we receive suitable candidates during this time the advertising period will cease.

Ahpra requires all employees to comply with Ahpra policies including the Flexible working policy.

Ahpra is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage people of all abilities to apply particularly people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and those who may experience diversity or disability related barriers in securing employment. If you have any support or access requirements we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

With respect no agencies please