About the role

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic finance team? South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a motivated Accountant Assistant to provide essential support to our Finance Department.

In this role, you will play a crucial part in processing transactions, issuing checks, and updating ledgers, while also handling account reconciliations and day-to-day bookkeeping tasks. You'll assist with monthly general journals, including payroll and bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy in our financial reporting.

As you work closely with the Fixed Asset Register, you will help maintain accurate records and support our internal and external auditors to meet reporting and compliance requirements. Building effective relationships across the organisation will be key to ensuring smooth operations and continuity of service.

If you are organised, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to a high-performing team, we would love to hear from you!

 Position overview

• Permanent, full time (80 hours per fortnight) with a monthly ADO.  Part time position may be considered for the right candidate. Please specify your preferred hours in your application.
• Warrnambool Campus
• Administrative Grade 2
• Salary Range: $66,768.00 - $73,811.92 pro rata, plus superannuation

What you bring

• A Diploma or Certificate IV in Accounting or currently pursuing one
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong prioritisation skills, enabling effective time management to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication abilities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential
• Experience with Oracle Financial Software is a plus

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 13 October 2024. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025.

 The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status

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