Financial Accountant: Grants & Compliance (Hybrid)

UnitingCare Health Pty Ltd.; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging benefits

Recognition and rewards platform

12 weeks paid parental leave

Diversity and inclusion leave

Career development opportunities

Positive and inclusive team

Job summary

UnitingCare Health Pty Ltd. is seeking a Financial Accountant to join our Finance team on a full-time fixed-term contract through to December 2027. You will deliver high-quality financial accounting, reporting and compliance activities supporting our Hospitals and services, with opportunities to improve processes and controls.

The role suits detail-oriented professionals with a proactive mindset, ready to learn and collaborate across finance teams. Hybrid working is supported.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Business or a related discipline.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence with financial systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proactive attitude, willingness to learn and ability to work independently.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake month-end close processes and provide general ledger account analysis, reconciliation and verification activities.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve variances.
• Assist with financial reporting activities, including monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements.
• Support grant funding acquittals and contractual reporting requirements.
• Assist with BAS, FBT and Superannuation Guarantee reporting obligations.
• Collaborate with Finance teams and stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely financial outcomes.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve financial controls, processes and procedures.
• Assist with internal and external audit activities.
• Maintain financial policies, procedures and supporting documentation.
• Develop and maintain positive stakeholder relationships across the business.
• Undertake other duties as required within the scope of the role.

Skills

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting/Business or related discipline

Job description

UnitingCare Health Pty Ltd. is seeking a Financial Accountant to join our Finance team on a full-time fixed-term contract through to December 2027. You will deliver high-quality financial accounting, reporting and compliance activities supporting our Hospitals and services, with opportunities to improve processes and controls.

The role suits detail-oriented professionals with a proactive mindset, ready to learn and collaborate across finance teams. Hybrid working is supported.