Assistant Financial Accountant - Hybrid & Growth

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Sydney

Hybrid

AUD 87,000 - 101,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

9-day fortnigh t? invariant

Paid parental leave

MyLeave program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Levande is seeking a Financial Accountant to join our finance team. You will deliver month-end and year-end accounting, manage journals and balance sheet reconciliations, and collaborate with Village Managers to build accurate budgets and forecasts.

Your role will strengthen financial reporting and drive improvements in controls and processes to support residents and communities. You will work with Finance and Village Operations, ensuring compliant reporting and timely delivery of insights.

Qualifications

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce, Business, or a related discipline.
Experience in an Assistant Accountant, Financial Accountant, or similar accounting role.
Sound knowledge of financial accounting principles, reporting requirements, and compliance obligations.
Experience administering grants and accounting for grant income and expenditure in accordance with AASB 1058/AASB 15.
Experience in fixed asset accounting, including asset capitalisation, depreciation, disposals, and asset reporting.
Strong organisational and time management skills; ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
Well-developed verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain financial information clearly.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and local government practices knowledge.
Knowledge of Office of Local Government reporting requirements and local government legislation.

Responsibilities

Deliver month-end and year-end accounting, journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
Prepare financial, management and resident-related reports with clear explanations of movements.
Coordinate annual village operating budgets with Village Managers, testing assumptions and costs.
Prepare forecasts and investigate variances, identifying risks and opportunities.
Support tax reconciliations and external audits with accurate calculations and documentation.
Improve processes and documentation in collaboration with Finance to resolve data quality issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Financial Accountant at Levande

Why You Will Be Excited About This Role Put your accounting expertise to work where you can see the connection between financial decisions and everyday life in our communities. As a Financial Accountant at Levande, you’ll help village teams understand their numbers, plan with confidence and make informed decisions that support residents. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll combine financial accounting with budgeting, forecasting and working directly with Village Managers. You’ll build your understanding of retirement living operations, strengthen reporting and find practical ways to improve how work gets done. You’ll have the opportunity to: Build relationships with Village Managers, translating operational priorities into realistic budgets and forecasts. Turn financial information into clear insights that help teams understand performance and take action. Investigate accounting issues and improve the quality of the information people rely on. Contribute ideas that simplify reconciliations, strengthen controls and support automation.

Why You Will Like Working Here Your financial expertise will help the people running our communities make sound decisions and plan for the future. You’ll work with colleagues across Finance and Village Operations, broadening your business knowledge while contributing your own ideas and experience. You’ll also have access to: My Day: One additional day of leave each year to spend on something meaningful to you. Learning and development: An extensive learning library, plus education assistance and paid study leave for eligible employees. One Simple Thing: Work with your manager to agree on a practical flexibility arrangement that supports your needs and wellbeing. 24/7 wellbeing support: Access Sonder, your Everyday Wellbeing Companion, for confidential health, safety and wellbeing support for you and your family. Everyday savings and fitness: Access shopping, dining and entertainment discounts through We Shine Savings, plus affordable fitness memberships through Fitness Passport.

What You Will Be Working On Your work will bring together accurate financial reporting and an understanding of what drives village performance. You’ll: Deliver month‑end and year‑end accounting, journals and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding items. Prepare financial, management and resident‑related reports, explaining key movements and findings clearly. Coordinate annual village operating budgets with Village Managers, testing assumptions and understanding planned activities and costs. Prepare forecasts and investigate variances, identifying financial risks, opportunities and practical actions. Support tax reconciliations and external audits with accurate calculations, schedules and supporting documentation. Improve processes and documentation, working with Finance colleagues to resolve historical accounting and data quality issues.

Key Person Type

You enjoy understanding the story behind the numbers and helping others make sense of it. You’re comfortable asking questions, investigating something that doesn’t look right and following through to a resolution. You balance attention to detail with a practical approach to deadlines and working relationships. You’ll bring: A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, and CA or CPA qualification. Sound knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting principles and taxation requirements. An understanding of budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis. The ability to explain financial information clearly to finance and non‑finance colleagues. Initiative, sound judgement and a commitment to accurate work and continuous improvement. Experience in a multi‑site organisation, retirement living, property or aged care would be valuable, as would familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar ERP systems.

What We Offer

Permanent full‑time | 35 hours per week
Salary range $87,352.30 to $101,210.82 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
Council benefits include:
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work (after probation), flexible start and finish times, and the option of a 9‑day fortnight
Generous leave entitlements, including 4 weeks annual leave, 1‑week MyLeave (supporting your health and wellbeing) and 14 weeks parental leave
Long service leave after 5 years
Access to Fitness Passport for you and your family
Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including a Sponsored Study Program
Employee Rewards Program
Confidential Employee Assistance Program
A supportive and collaborative team environment

What We Are Looking For

We're seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented finance professional who can contribute to the delivery of high‑quality financial management and reporting services. To be successful in this role, you will have:

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce, Business, or a related discipline.
Experience in an Assistant Accountant, Financial Accountant, or similar accounting role.
Sound knowledge of financial accounting principles, reporting requirements, and compliance obligations, with the ability to deliver accurate and timely financial outcomes.
Experience administering grants and accounting for grant income and expenditure in accordance with relevant accounting standards, including AASB 1058 and AASB 15.
Experience in fixed asset accounting, including asset capitalisation, depreciation, disposals, and asset reporting.
Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines.
Well‑developed verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain financial information and build effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
A commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining current knowledge of accounting standards, legislative requirements, and local government practices.
Knowledge of Office of Local Government financial reporting requirements and applicable local government legislation.

Additional Information

Eligible applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or have legal rights to work in Australia. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 15 business days of their application. Field: Finance. Contract: Permanent. Role: Financial Accountant.

Salary and Benefits

Permanent full‑time | 35 hours per week
Salary range $87,352.30 to $101,210.82 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
Council benefits include:
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work (after probation), flexible start and finish times, and the option of a 9‑day fortnight
Generous leave entitlements, including 4 weeks annual leave, 1‑week MyLeave (supporting your health and wellbeing) and 14 weeks parental leave
Long service leave after 5 years
Access to Fitness Passport for you and your family
Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including a Sponsored Study Program
Employee Rewards Program
Confidential Employee Assistance Program
A supportive and collaborative team environment