Financial Accountant

Permanent Full-Time | Monday to Friday | Free On-Site Parking Are you an experienced Financial Accountant who takes pride in delivering exceptional standards, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys being part of a hardworking, professional team?

We are seeking a motivated and adaptable Financial Accountant to support the delivery of the organisation’s financial accounting, management reporting and compliance activities.

About Us

The Australian Dental Association (NSW Branch) is the peak professional association representing more than 5,000 dentists and dental students across NSW and the ACT. As a not-for-profit organisation, we support the profession through advocacy, education, professional development, networking, and practice support.

The Opportunity

Working within a small, collaborative team, you will play a key role in providing reliable financial information and practical support to the Head of Finance & Operations, managers and other stakeholders across the organisation. The role has a strong hands-on focus and is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, completing month-end processes, preparing management reports, supporting budgeting and forecasting, meeting taxation and statutory obligations, and contributing to the ongoing improvement of financial systems and processes. This role is also responsible for fortnightly payroll processing.

About You

You are a self-starter who takes initiative, enjoys problem-solving, with strong prioritisation and time-management skills.



You have excellent attention to detail and love using your strong Excel and data analysis skills.

You will bring

- Minimum 3 years' relevant accounting experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related discipline
- CPA or CA qualification
- Demonstrated experience managing month-end and year-end processes
- Strong experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations, journals and month-end reporting
- Experience preparing or contributing to budgets, forecasts and variance analysis
- Robust understanding of Australian accounting standards and taxation requirements
- Demonstrated experience using ERP and payroll systems (SAP, Xero and Employment Hero highly desirable)
- Experience supporting annual external audits
- Experience processing fortnightly payroll

Key Responsibilities

- Manage month-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Ensure revenue and expenditure are accurately recorded and allocated.
- Prepare and process fortnightly payroll accurately and within required timeframes, including adjustments, reconciliations and associated records.
- Prepare timely monthly management accounts, including Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow reports and Membership.




- Support the Head of Finance & Operations with the annual budget, forecasting and ongoing monitoring of financial performance.
- Prepare and/or coordinate BAS, PAYG, FBT and other taxation requirements.
- Ensure financial activities comply with applicable accounting standards, taxation requirements, legislation and organisational policies.
- Coordinate financial information and supporting documentation for the annual external audit and respond to audit queries.
- Reconcile membership and other key revenue streams to relevant operational systems and the general ledger.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve finance systems, processes, controls and documentation.

Why Join Us?

In addition to working in a modern and innovative environment, we offer:
- Free on-site parking
- Convenient location close to metro, bus and train services
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Staff recognition and rewards program
- Annual staff celebrations and events
- A supportive and collaborative team culture
- Ongoing professional development opportunities

If you're looking for a role where your initiative, professionalism and commitment to excellence will be valued, we'd love to hear from you. Ready to make an impact? Apply today via seek and send your resume and cover letter! Reach out to [email protected] to enquire.

For more information about our organisation, please visit our website: www.adansw.com.au.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted

📌 Financial Accountant (St Leonards)
🏢 Australian Dental Association (NSW Branch
📍 St Leonards