Accountant

Villa Maria Catholic Homes; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible, family friendly work culture

Wellbeing initiatives and paid leave

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Villa Maria Catholic Homes Limited (VMCH) is seeking an Accountant to support the Retirement Living portfolio. In this 12‑month fixed-term role, you’ll work across financial accounting, reporting, resident contracts, settlements and compliance, contributing to the implementation of new retirement living requirements.

You’ll collaborate with the Finance team and stakeholders to maintain accurate financial information, strengthen processes and drive efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• 2–4 years’ experience in corporate accounting, finance or a related function.
• CA/CPA qualified, working towards accreditation, or intending to commence.
• Strong accounting knowledge, including transactions, reconciliations and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial accounting, reporting and reconciliations across the Retirement Living portfolio.
• Support resident contracts, settlements and associated financial processes.
• Ensure accurate financial records and compliance with relevant requirements.
• Assist with the implementation of new Retirement Living Act requirements and processes.
• Partner with Finance and key stakeholders to improve processes and support effective Retirement Living operations.

Skills

Accounting

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Accountant

• 12-month fixed-term opportunity to broaden your accounting experience across Retirement Living and property within a purpose-led organisation
• Bring 2–4 years’ experience in corporate accounting, finance or a related role to our collaborative Finance team
• Broaden your expertise across financial reporting, compliance, contracts and settlements.

The position

As an Accountant in our Retirement Living portfolio, you’ll play an important role in supporting the financial operations of VMCH’s growing Retirement Living portfolio. You’ll work across financial accounting, reporting, resident contracts, settlements and compliance, while supporting the implementation of new retirement living requirements. Working collaboratively with the Finance team and key stakeholders, you’ll help maintain accurate financial information, strengthen processes and support the smooth operation of the portfolio. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accountant who enjoys variety, building strong relationships and developing broader experience across finance, property and retirement living.

VMCH. Flourishing communities, vibrant careers.

At VMCH, the future is bright and rewarding. Bring your accounting expertise to a varied role where you’ll support our growing Retirement Living portfolio and build experience across financial reporting, compliance, contracts and settlements

The responsibilities

• Manage financial accounting, reporting and reconciliations across the Retirement Living portfolio
• Support resident contracts, settlements and associated financial processes
• Ensure accurate financial records and compliance with relevant requirements
• Assist with the implementation of new Retirement Living Act requirements and processes
• Partner with Finance and key stakeholders to improve processes and support effective Retirement Living operations.

What’s required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• 2–4 years’ experience in corporate accounting, finance or a related function
• CA/CPA qualified, working towards accreditation, or intending to commence
• Strong accounting knowledge, including transactions, reconciliations and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large ERP systems
• Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder-management skills, with strong attention to detail
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.

What’s possible

• Rewarding work, within a supportive environment
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary + salary packaging (with potential for increased take-home pay)
• Flexible, family friendly work culture
• Wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for you and close family members
• Enjoy access to Fitness Passport, helping you and your family stay active with heavily discounted access to hundreds of fitness and recreation venues
• Discounts on private health insurance, school holiday programs, car hire and much more!
• Open a high-interest savings account via our banking partner
• Join a place where diversity and inclusion lives, breathes and thrives.

More about us

At VMCH, we believe people should be seen and valued for who they are, not defined by the services they receive.

For more than a century, we have been part of Victorian communities, supporting people to live with purpose and connection. Led by our Catholic tradition, we recognise the inherent dignity and humanity of every person, their individuality, relationships, experiences and the contribution they make throughout their lives.

Across aged care, care at home, disability services, retirement living, specialist education and affordable housing, our role is to help people make their own choices, remain in control of their lives and stay connected to the people, places and communities that matter most to them.

Guided by our values of Love, Joy, Courage and Hospitality, more than 4,000 staff and volunteers support over 15,000 people across Victoria. Together, we create places of belonging where people are respected, included and empowered to live life on their own terms.