Senior Financial Accountant

Colonial Group; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Meals and entertainment allowance $2,?

Employee discounts across retailers

Corporate health insurance discounts

Discounted fitness memberships

Paid parental leave

Flexible hybrid work arrangements

Ongoing professional development

Structured onboarding and mentoring

Free annual flu vaccinations

Employee recognition programs

Employee referral program

Job summary

Bethanie, a not-for-profit provider of aged care and community services in Western Australia, invites applications for a Senior Financial Accountant based in West Perth. The role oversees month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, financial reporting, and external audit coordination.

You will lead technical accounting advice, cash flow forecasting and treasury monitoring, while mentoring the accounting team and strengthening internal controls.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Finance or Accounting, with CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 5 years' relevant accounting experience, with strong technical accounting, financial reporting, analytical and problem-solving capability.
• A confident communicator with strong organisational skills, able to manage prioritises, coach and support team members and work collaboratively across the business.
• Current Police Clearance, or willingness to obtain one, is required
• Aged care or community care experience is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Leading the month-end and balance sheet reconciliation processes, supporting accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Preparing and reviewing annual financial statements, audit working papers and technical position papers, and coordinating the external audit process.
• Preparing and reviewing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders, including statutory, regulatory, prudential and tax reporting.
• Providing technical accounting expertise and advice across complex accounting and financial reporting matters.
• Preparing cash flow forecasts and monitoring liquidity, investments, debt and covenant requirements to support effective treasury management.
• Providing technical guidance, coaching and review across the financial accounting team.
• Maintaining strong financial controls and supporting the continuous improvement of Bethanie's Financial Control Framework, policies and procedures.
• Contributing to improvements in financial processes, controls and reporting.

Skills

Technical accounting

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting

CA/CPA or equivalent

Job description

For over 70 years Bethanie has been warmly welcoming older West Australians into a caring and personal environment. We're a leading, trusted not-for-profit organisation, and we're proudly local to Western Australia, welcoming people in our aged care homes, retirement villages, community housing and more.

Our trusted reputation is built on a history of an experienced team and person-centred care. We care for our residents and clients across 34 facilities throughout metropolitan Perth and regional Western Australia and look after each individual in the way they want to be cared for.

We are currently seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to provide daily support to our residents at theBethanie Support Service Office in West Perth.

This role is offered on a full-time basis, working Monday to Friday - 38 hours per week.

The Role

• Leading the month-end and balance sheet reconciliation processes, supporting accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Preparing and reviewing annual financial statements, audit working papers and technical position papers, and coordinating the external audit process.
• Preparing and reviewing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders, including statutory, regulatory, prudential and tax reporting.
• Providing technical accounting expertise and advice across complex accounting and financial reporting matters.
• Preparing cash flow forecasts and monitoring liquidity, investments, debt and covenant requirements to support effective treasury management.
• Providing technical guidance, coaching and review across the financial accounting team.
• Maintaining strong financial controls and supporting the continuous improvement of Bethanie's Financial Control Framework, policies and procedures.
• Contributing to improvements in financial processes, controls and reporting.

About You

• Degree qualified in Finance or Accounting, with CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 5 years' relevant accounting experience, with strong technical accounting, financial reporting, analytical and problem-solving capability.
• A confident communicator with strong organisational skills, able to manage prioritises, coach and support team members and work collaboratively across the business.
• Current Police Clearance, or willingness to obtain one, is required
• Aged care or community care experience is highly regarded.

Working with Bethanie

• Salary packaging of up to $15,900, plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
• Employee discounts across leading retailers, travel providers, and lifestyle services.
• Corporate discounts on private health insurance.
• Discounted Anytime Fitness memberships.
• Paid parental leave and purchased leave options.
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements (where applicable).
• Ongoing professional development, study support, and career progression opportunities.
• Structured onboarding, mentoring, and clinical support programs.
• Free annual flu vaccinations and access to our Bethanie Be Well Program (EAP).
• Employee recognition initiatives, team events, and annual awards programs.
• Employee referral program.
• A supportive, values-driven culture where people are respected, connected, and empowered to thrive.