Financial Accountant - Aged Care, Growth Role, Onsite

My Guardian Group Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Supportive culture

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

My Guardian is expanding its Finance Team and seeks a dedicated Financial Accountant to ensure timely financial reporting, assist budgeting, and maintain regulatory compliance in the aged care sector.

The role is full-time and onsite, focusing on ledger management, month-end close, and process improvements to strengthen financial controls and decision support for management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the Aged Care sector with financial regulations knowledge.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance as a minimum.
• Strong understanding of general ledger, month-end close, statutory reporting and variance analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Xero, Sage) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records in line with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare month-end and year-end closings and financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting, providing insightful variance analysis.
• Support GST, BAS, payroll tax lodgements and external audits.

Skills

Aged Care exp

Financial reporting

Month-end close

ERP systems

Forecasting

Budgeting

GAAP/IFRS

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Xero

Sage

Job description

About My GuardianMy Guardian is a leading Aged and Disability Care service provider delivering compassionate, high-quality, person-centred care. As we continue to grow rapidly, we remain committed to empowering individuals to live safely, independently, and with dignity.About the OpportunityDue to rapid business growth, we are currently expanding our Finance Team and are looking for an additional experienced Financial Accountant to join our journey.The Financial Accountant is a key role responsible for accurate and timely reporting of financial information, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and company policies. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the organisation's financial integrity and supporting strategic financial decision-making.This is a full-time onsite role.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe following outlines the core responsibilities of the Financial Accountant, to be carried out independently or as part of broader team functions:Financial Reporting & Ledger ManagementMaintain accurate financial records in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements.Prepare and process efficient month-end and year-end financial closing processes.Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and maintain general ledger integrity.Assist in the preparation of core financial reports, including profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.Compliance & RegulationEnsure compliance with statutory obligations, including the preparation and lodgement of GST, BAS, and payroll tax.Assist with external audits and contribute to the smooth execution of the annual audit process.Adhere to internal financial controls and recommend improvements to minimize risk.Analysis & Business SupportSupport budgeting and forecasting processes with data analysis and financial insights.Analyse variances between actual financial results and budget/forecasts, providing clear commentary.Communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders and operational managers.Operations & SystemsSupport transactional finance functions, including payroll processing, accounts payable (AP), and accounts receivable (AR) where required.Assist in maintaining and optimizing financial systems and reporting tools.Contribute to the continuous improvement of finance-related processes and procedures to drive efficiency.Adhere to all company Policies and Procedures, as well as Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements.Role RequirementsTo be successful in this role, you must bring a solid foundation in commercial accounting alongside specific sector expertise. We are looking for:Aged Care Industry Experience (Required): Proven, hands-on experience working within the Aged Care sector is essential. You must possess a strong, working familiarity with Aged Care financial regulations, funding models, and compliance standards.Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of general ledger management, month-end processes, statutory reporting (GST, BAS, payroll tax), and variance analysis. Proficiency in modern ERP systems (NetSuite, Xero, Sage) is highly desirable.Attributes: High attention to detail, self-motivated, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a growing team.Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders and operational managers.What We OfferCareer growth: As a brand-new position in a rapidly expanding company, you will have the unique opportunity to help shape our finance processes and scale with the business.Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative, dedicated team that values compassion, integrity, and professional excellence.Competitive RemunerationIf you meet the required Aged Care experience and are excited about joining a fast-growing provider, we would love to hear from you!Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Financial Accountant

About My Guardian

My Guardian is a leading Aged and Disability Care service provider delivering compassionate, high-quality, person-centred care. As we continue to grow rapidly, we remain committed to empowering individuals to live safely, independently, and with dignity.

About the Opportunity

Due to rapid business growth, we are currently expanding our Finance Team and are looking for an additional experienced Financial Accountant to join our journey.

The Financial Accountant is a key role responsible for accurate and timely reporting of financial information, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and company policies. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the organisation's financial integrity and supporting strategic financial decision-making.

This is a full-time onsite role.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The following outlines the core responsibilities of the Financial Accountant, to be carried out independently or as part of broader team functions:

Financial Reporting & Ledger Management

• Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

• Prepare and process efficient month-end and year-end financial closing processes.

• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and maintain general ledger integrity.

• Assist in the preparation of core financial reports, including profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

Compliance & Regulation

• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, including the preparation and lodgement of GST, BAS, and payroll tax.

• Assist with external audits and contribute to the smooth execution of the annual audit process.

• Adhere to internal financial controls and recommend improvements to minimize risk.

Analysis & Business Support

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes with data analysis and financial insights.

• Analyse variances between actual financial results and budget/forecasts, providing clear commentary.

• Communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders and operational managers.

Operations & Systems

• Support transactional finance functions, including payroll processing, accounts payable (AP), and accounts receivable (AR) where required.

• Assist in maintaining and optimizing financial systems and reporting tools.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of finance-related processes and procedures to drive efficiency.

• Adhere to all company Policies and Procedures, as well as Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements.

Role Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must bring a solid foundation in commercial accounting alongside specific sector expertise. We are looking for:

• Aged Care Industry Experience (Required): Proven, hands-on experience working within the Aged Care sector is essential. You must possess a strong, working familiarity with Aged Care financial regulations, funding models, and compliance standards.

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of general ledger management, month-end processes, statutory reporting (GST, BAS, payroll tax), and variance analysis. Proficiency in modern ERP systems (NetSuite, Xero, Sage) is highly desirable.

• Attributes: High attention to detail, self-motivated, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a growing team.

• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders and operational managers.

What We Offer

• Career growth: As a brand-new position in a rapidly expanding company, you will have the unique opportunity to help shape our finance processes and scale with the business.

• Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative, dedicated team that values compassion, integrity, and professional excellence.

• Competitive Remuneration

If you meet the required Aged Care experience and are excited about joining a fast-growing provider, we would love to hear from you!

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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