Senior Financial Accountant
$135,000 - $140,000 + Superannuation
Join a Leading Aged Care & Retirement Living Provider
Senior financial leadership role
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join a respected residential aged care and retirement living provider.
Reporting to the Executive Finance Consultant, you will play a pivotal leadership role overseeing the day-to-day finance function while leading a small finance team.
This hands-on position combines operational leadership, financial accounting, compliance, and process improvement, offering the chance to make a meaningful contribution to an organisation dedicated to supporting its community.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Leadership
Lead the day-to-day finance operations across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, resident billing, payroll inputs, and account reconciliations.
Coordinate month-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
Allocate and oversee workflow across the Finance Officer, Accounts & Payroll Officer, Payroll Officer, and Finance Coordinator.
Resolve operational finance issues and escalate complex matters to the Executive Finance Consultant where required.
Resident Billing, RAD/DAP & Retirement Living
Oversee resident billing, fee schedules, government subsidies, and account adjustments.
Ensure accurate processing and compliance of RAD/DAP transactions and documentation.
Support Retirement Living billing processes, resident accounts, and financial enquiries.
Liaise professionally with residents, families, and external service providers regarding billing matters.
Financial Accounting & Compliance




Maintain the integrity of the general ledger.
Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.
Assist with BAS preparation, statutory reporting, and external audit requirements.
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, accounting standards, and internal policies.
Month-End & Financial Reporting
Prepare month-end journals, schedules, and reconciliations.
Contribute to reporting packs for Executive Finance Consultant review, including QFR and ACFR reporting.
Analyse financial results and identify variances, anomalies, and potential risks.
Team Leadership & Development
Provide leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to the finance team.
Promote strong documentation practices and consistent financial processes.
Act as the primary point of contact for finance-related operational enquiries.
Systems & Process Improvement
Maintain ERP system integrity and support ongoing system optimisation.
Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and operational efficiency.
Strengthen internal controls and implement best-practice financial procedures.
Decision-Making Authority
Make operational finance decisions within approved policies and compliance frameworks.
Approve routine journals, reconciliations, and accounting adjustments.




Prioritise workflow and allocate team responsibilities.
Escalate strategic, high-risk, or complex matters to the Executive Finance Consultant.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
CPA or CA qualification with a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience in financial accounting within the Aged Care sector.
Strong experience managing month-end close processes and balance sheet reconciliations.
Experience leading or coordinating finance operations and workflows.
High proficiency with ERP systems and the ability to quickly learn new platforms.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
Experience across both Aged Care and Retirement Living financial environments.
Exposure to external audits and continuous process improvement initiatives.
Previous experience in a senior finance position with responsibility for operational finance outcomes.
Experience acting as the primary escalation point for finance and accounting matters.
Proven authority over aged care billing, Retirement Living financial processes, and month-end reporting activities.
What's on Offer
$135,000 - $140,000 + superannuation.
Free on-site parking.
Supportive leadership team and collaborative workplace culture.
Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a highly regarded aged care provider.
Ongoing professional development and career progression.
A role offering both autonomy and strong executive support.
IMMEDIATE INTERVIEWS: For a confidential discussion, please contact Karen Sharp, Manager, Aged Care on ********** or email ****** for more information.

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