- Permanent Part-time - 3 days per week
- Hybrid - Melbourne
- Baseline Security Clearance required

At Bupa, purpose meets possible. Join us and help shape a future where healthcare is more connected, more personal and more human. We’re a global healthcare leader trusted by millions and committed to helping people to live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. Healthcare is changing, and so are we. We’re investing in more clinics, better systems and smarter, more connected ways to help our customers.

As we continue to expand our services and invest in innovation, you’ll help create a healthcare system that meets people where they are, responds to what they need and leaves them better than before. Here, your work has purpose, your voice matters and your future is full of possibility. Just imagine the impact you could make.

Please note due to role supporting the ADF Health Services Contract (ADFHS) you must be an Australian citizen and be able to attain and maintain a baseline security clearance from the Defence security and vetting service.

About the opportunity:

The Financial Accountant is responsible for performing month-end close activities for the Health Services Business Unit and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the General Ledger. This role involves the preparation and completion of General Ledger reconciliations to a high standard and in a timely manner.

Key responsibilities include:

Month end close – Play a critical role within the financial reporting team in ensuring adherence to strict timelines in performing the monthly general ledger close for entities within the Health Services Business Unit

Group reporting requirements (Tagetik submission)



– Play a critical role in the month end submissions to Group Finance team.

Annual financial statements – Assist with the annual statutory reporting process and working with the external auditors to prepare year-end accounts and meet compliance requirements.

General Ledger reconciliations – Prepare General Ledger account reconciliations to facilitate effective record keeping, monthly reporting, audit compliance

Gross Margin reconciliation – Assist with the analysis and reconciliation of revenue and expense transactional data that together make up the Gross Margin.

Three-Year Plan balance sheet forecasting - Assist with the balance sheet forecasting process for the Three-Year Plan for various operational and holding entities within the Health Services Business Unit. Process documentation and process improvement – Prepare and update process documentation for key month-end close activities

Projects – Assist and support the implementation of new initiatives, business cases and projects impacting the financial reporting team.

Why you’ll love it?

We support our people to be the healthiest and happiest versions of themselves. From providing initiatives that develop careers to looking after our people’s health, wellbeing and futures. Through the Viva Healthier and Happier program, we’re providing health benefits for everyone who works at Bupa, no matter their role.





What you’ll need to make it happen?

- Degree qualified
- Chartered Accountant or CPA Australia qualification
- Strong understanding of Accounting Principles
- Proficient in computer software applications (Microsoft Office suite, especially
- Excel and Word) and accounting software packages (PeopleSoft is highly desirable but not essential)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in accounting/finance or a similar role within the finance function of a large corporate
- Strong understanding of reconciliation processes, audit and control processes and accounting standards
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines
- Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong understanding of data flows between source systems and general ledger
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and workplace that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment.

We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants. We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.

📌 Finance Accountant (Melbourne)
🏢 Bupa Australia
📍 Melbourne