Financial Accountant

Established & Continually Growing Healthcare (Dental) Group

Kew, Melbourne | 4 or 5 Days per week, or 9 day fortnight | Potential to work from home 1 day per week

One business. One owner.

A genuine opportunity to become a trusted financial adviser.

Are you an experienced, hands-on Accountant who enjoys getting to know a business inside out?

Perhaps you're working in public practice and would love to focus your energy and expertise on one client rather than juggling the demands of many. Or perhaps you're already working in industry and looking for greater autonomy, variety and the opportunity to make a real difference.

Marlow Recruitment is exclusively partnering with a successful, privately owned dental group operating four established practices, with annual turnover of approximately $7–10 million.

The Group has built a strong reputation in the healthcare sector and is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to take ownership of its internal accounting function and become a valued financial partner to the business owner.

Based at one of the Group's practices in Kew, this is an opportunity to work closely with an entrepreneurial owner who values sound financial advice, initiative and a practical, hands-on approach.

The Opportunity

This is a varied and rewarding role combining day-to-day accounting responsibilities with financial reporting, planning and commercial input.

You will be the go-to person for the Group's finances, developing a thorough understanding of the business and helping the owner make informed financial and operational decisions.

Importantly, you won't be expected to know everything or work in isolation. The Group has a long-standing relationship with an established external accounting firm, which will continue to provide specialist tax advice and year-end support.

You will have the autonomy of an in-house role, with professional support when you need it.

What You'll Be Doing

Your responsibilities will include

- Managing the day-to-day accounting requirements across the Group's four dental practices.

- Preparing monthly financial statements, management accounts and reporting.

- Managing cash flow, budgets and financial forecasts.

- Overseeing accounts payable, receivable,



reconciliations and general ledger activities.

- Managing intercompany transactions and multi-entity accounting.

- Bringing payroll inhouse (XERO) (fortnighly and fewer than 50 employees)

- Preparing relevant statutory obligations, including BAS and GST.

- Monitoring practice performance, identifying trends and highlighting opportunities for improvement.

- Providing practical financial insights and recommendations directly to the business owner.

- Working collaboratively with the Group's external accountants on taxation, compliance and year-end matters.

- Supporting financial planning and decision-making as the business continues to develop.

This is very much a hands-on role. You will be equally comfortable reconciling accounts, preparing reports and sitting down with the owner to discuss what the numbers mean for the business.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

- One business, not a portfolio of clients. Build a meaningful, long-term relationship with one business and become the person the owner trusts for financial guidance.

- Real autonomy and responsibility. Take ownership of the finance function without the layers of management or bureaucracy often found in larger organisations.

- A seat at the table. Your input will be valued, and you'll have the opportunity to contribute to important commercial and operational decisions.

- An established and successful business. Join a well-regarded, privately owned healthcare group with four practices and an established client base.

- Variety without the billable hours. Enjoy the breadth of accounting responsibilities without the pressure of managing multiple external clients and competing deadlines.

- Qualified support. Work alongside a trusted external accounting firm that knows the business well.

- Flexibility to suit your lifestyle.



The Group is open to considering 4 or 5 days per week, or a 9-day fortnight, for the right person. There is also scope to discuss 1 day working from home (WFH).

About You

We are looking for a capable, experienced Financial Accountant who enjoys being close to the business and takes pride in delivering accurate, timely and useful financial information.

You will ideally bring

- Solid experience in financial accounting, either within public practice or an in-house commercial environment.

- Strong hands-on accounting skills, including management reporting, reconciliations, BAS, budgeting and cash flow management.

- Confidence working across multiple entities.

- Strong XERO skills, with XERO payroll processing or knowledge of highy regarded

- BAS agent registration would be ideal
- The ability to interpret financial information and communicate it clearly to a business owner.

- A proactive, organised and practical approach.

- The confidence to work independently, exercise sound judgement and take responsibility for your work.

- A genuine interest in building a long-term relationship with the business and becoming a trusted adviser.

Experience working with dental practices, medical centres, allied health providers or other healthcare businesses would be particularly advantageous.

CA or CPA qualifications would be welcomed but are not essential. We are equally interested in experienced, capable accountants who have developed strong practical skills throughout their careers.

Above all, we are seeking someone who is hands-on, commercially minded, approachable and genuinely enjoys helping a business succeed.

Ready to focus on one business and make a real difference?

If you're looking for a role where you can develop a genuine understanding of a business, work closely with its owner and see the direct impact of your contribution, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply through SEEK with your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your relevant experience and preferred working arrangements.

Marlow Recruitment & Executive Search has been exclusively appointed to manage this recruitment process.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

📌 Financial Accountant | Established Healthcare Group (Kew)
🏢 Marlow Recruitment
📍 Kew