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.

You’ll take ownership of end-to-end payroll processing, including interpreting EBAs, and manage key accounting tasks such as reconciliations, asset register maintenance, and aged care billing. This is a great opportunity to contribute to system improvements and process enhancements.

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

About You

• 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 and cover letter now. Interviews are starting immediately!