Financial Accountant – 12-Month Contract Opportunity

We’re seeking an experienced accountant with strong payroll skills for a 12-month contract with a respected not-for-profit aged care organisation. This hands-on Financial Accountant role will cover maternity leave and support critical payroll and finance functions.

Key Responsibilities

Manage full payroll cycle, including EBA interpretation and payroll reporting
Perform General Ledger reconciliations and balance sheet reviews
Process aged care billings, Medicare summaries, and means-tested fees
Maintain and reconcile fixed asset register, supporting AMP development
Assist with monthly and quarterly management accounts, including P&L statements
Support month-end and year-end close processes and external audits
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and regulations
Collaborate with finance team on project delivery and provide backfill support

Benefits

12-month contract commencing ASAP
Competitive hourly rate of $55 plus super, with salary packaging benefits
Initial on-site presence required, with potential for flexible work after a few months
Work with a respected not-for-profit organisation making a real difference in aged care
Join a supportive, collaborative finance team
Gain valuable experience with payroll system implementation and aged care finance
Possibility of ongoing employment after contract completion

Requirements

3–5 years’ hands-on accounting experience, including payroll processing
Comfortable interpreting EBAs and managing complex payroll tasks
Experience in asset management and aged care billing is highly desirable
A self-starter who thrives on meeting deadlines and learning new systems quickly
CPA/CA qualification is a bonus but not essential
Experience with Employment Hero is advantageous

If this sounds like the perfect next step for you, please submit your resume. Interviews are starting immediately!

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