Management Accountant

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services Ltd; City of Darwin; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit aged care provider in Australia seeks an experienced Management Accountant to deliver data-driven financial analysis and provide strategic insight to improve financial performance. The role involves compliance, budget management, and collaboration with various stakeholders across the organization. Applicants should have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience within financial frameworks of aged care or community services. Salary range is $110,000 - $120,000 gross per annum.

Benefits

Salary packaging through CBB

Access to 70,000 training courses

Employee wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Commercial, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Experience in financial and statistical analysis is required.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work with stakeholders are critical.

Responsibilities

• Analyze finances and provide strategic advice.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, and budget processes.
• Support operational teams with financial performance advice.

Skills

Highly developed commercial skills

Analytical and conceptual skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Understanding aged care legislation

Advanced computer literacy

Education

Experience using ERP systems

Job description

About The Role

ARRCS are seeking an experienced Management Accountant to support key stakeholders with data‑driven financial analysis, commercial advisory and operational support. This permanent full‑time role offers a remuneration of $110,000 – $120,000 gross base per annum.

As the Management Accountant, you will analyze ARRCS finances and provide strategic advice to improve financial performance. You will ensure compliance and partner with Service and Program Managers to deliver monthly budget variations, forecasting and budget processes. You will manage the ARRCS Capital Plan, endorse approved CAPEX, monitor expenditure and manage the allocation of any unspent funds.

You will be actively involved in invoicing and payment processes, ensuring all financial reports – whether for internal stakeholders or external funding bodies – are prepared accurately and delivered on time. You will work closely with Service and Program Managers during the annual and mid‑year budgeting cycles, identifying critical financial areas early, completing preliminary calculations, and providing valuable input into business proposal planning and cost analysis. Additionally, you will support stakeholders and operational teams by offering sound commercial and operational advice to improve both financial outcomes and operational performance.

To be successful you should have highly developed commercial, analytical, conceptual and problem‑solving skills, with a strong ability to conduct comprehensive financial and statistical analysis. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a compassionate and professional approach, and the ability to work with people across the organization are essential.

An understanding of aged care legislation and government funding frameworks is preferred, as is advanced computer literacy and experience using ERP systems. Strong knowledge of accounting compliance requirements and external reporting obligations, preferably within aged care or community services, is also desirable.

Benefits Of Working For ARRCS

ARRCS is the largest aged care provider in the NT. Your career can take you to Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine and Nhulunbuy, or you could relocate interstate to join Uniting Care QLD.

• Salary packaging through CBB
• Access to 70,000 training and development courses through our learning platform
• Telus employee wellbeing & emotional support

Skills & Experience

• Highly developed commercial, analytical, conceptual and problem‑solving skills, including comprehensive financial and statistical analysis
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a compassionate and professional approach
• Ability to understand and work within aged care legislation and funding frameworks
• Advanced computer and literacy skills, ideally with experience in an ERP software system
• Understanding of not‑for‑profit business (compliance requirements, financial and external levers) and health, aged care, retirement living and community services sectors, including audit requirements
• Ability to work with key stakeholders across large geographical areas
• Ability to apply planning, coordination and time management skills to projects and tasks

About ARRCS

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is a not‑for‑profit aged care and community service provider offering residential care, home care and school nutrition across the Northern Territory and South Australia.

Our vision is to passionately pursue new ways to care where people and communities flourish and lead meaningful lives. We provide regional care and support from Darwin to Docker River, genuinely connecting with the communities we serve and empowering our clients with agency, pride and dignity.

Our people are at the centre of our organisation and ensuring we have the right people in the right roles is key to our consumer‑centred service delivery.

ARRCS Mandatory Compliance

It is mandatory for all employees to hold or lodge the following. These are not required at the time of application, but must be lodged prior to commencement.

• A National Police Check lodged or dated within 3 months of commencement
• Evidence of current year Influenza vaccination
• A current NDIS Workers Screening Check or proof of application

Our staff and volunteers are compassionate and knowledgeable members of the local community, committed to providing personalised care and support. We understand that we are an important part of the regional and remote communities we work in and we are responsible for ensuring our people are connected to those communities, people and cultures. Join our team today to benefit the local community where you work!

To discuss this opportunity in a safe and confidential manner, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 8982 5200 or email via [e-mail].