Graduate Accountant

Australian Unity Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-Being and Community leave days

14‑week parental leave

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

LinkedIn Learning access

Discounts across Australian Unity

Job summary

Australian Unity Limited is seeking a proactive Graduate Accountant to join the Finance team on a 9-month fixed-term contract in Melbourne. You will support financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting and compliance while building a foundation towards CA/CPA qualifications.

Reporting to the Financial Control Manager, you’ll collaborate across Finance and the broader business, participate in process improvements, and contribute to business partnering activities.

Qualifications

• Recently completed degree in Accounting, Commerce or related discipline.
• Eligibility to commence or current enrolment in a CA or CPA qualification.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Willingness to learn and contribute as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support timely, accurate financial and management accounting services.
• Assist with financial reporting, month-end and year-end close activities.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting and planning processes.
• Assist with BAS, FBT and other compliance requirements.
• Provide business insights through data collection and analysis.
• Support internal and external audit requirements.
• Engage with stakeholders across Finance and the business.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Excel skills

Education

Accounting/Commerce degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Established in 1840, we are Australia’s first wellbeing company, delivering health, wealth and care services for our members and the community.

As a social enterprise, we’re motivated by our purpose to positively impact the wellbeing of millions. We reinvest profits to deliver products and services sustainably that matter most to our members, customers and the Australian community.

For us, Real Wellbeing encompasses the whole experience of life. It’s about feeling supported in your health, connected with your community and empowered to live life on your terms.

About the Opportunity

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Graduate Accountant to join our Finance team on a 9-month fixed-term contract.

Reporting to the Financial Control Manager, you’ll play an important role in supporting the delivery of timely, accurate and commercially focused financial and management accounting services. Working closely with stakeholders across Finance and the broader business, you’ll gain exposure to financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, forecasting, process improvement initiatives and business partnering activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent accounting graduate or early-career professional looking to build a strong foundation within a collaborative and supportive finance team while working towards their CA or CPA qualification.

What you’ll do

• Financial reporting and month-end processes: Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, prepayments, journals and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Management and statutory reporting: Support the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual reporting packs for internal and external stakeholders.
• Tax and compliance support: Assist with BAS, FBT and other compliance requirements while maintaining high standards of financial governance and control.
• Budgeting and forecasting: Contribute to budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning activities through data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Financial analysis and business insights: Support the analysis of financial results and provide meaningful insights to assist business decision-making.
• Audit support: Assist with internal and external audit requirements, ensuring information is accurate, complete and delivered within required timeframes.
• Stakeholder engagement: Build strong working relationships across Finance and the broader business to support collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Process improvement: Participate in projects and initiatives aimed at improving finance processes, systems and efficiencies.

About You

You’re a proactive and adaptable graduate who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems and collaborating with others to achieve results. You have a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills and a genuine interest in building a career in finance.

You will bring:

• A recently completed degree in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline
• Eligibility to commence, or current enrolment in, a CA or CPA qualification
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• A willingness to learn, take ownership and contribute as part of a team
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Previous internship, accounting or finance experience will be highly regarded

Applications will close on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.

Why Join Us?

You will enjoy a range of great employee benefits and rewards including:

• Enjoy additional yearly Well‑Being and Community leave days
• 14‑week paid parental leave, with equal benefit for both parents
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program – support and assistance for you and your partner at those times in life when you need it most
• Maxxia Rewards - a great range of discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants.
• Discounts across the Australian Unity business including Private Health Insurance, General Insurance + more!
• Available access to LinkedIn Learning courses through our great Learning platform

For further benefits visit: https://www.australianunity.com.au/careers/culture

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people.