Assistant Accountant

• Full Time (1.0 EFT / 80 Hours) + ADO 
• Permanent position
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits, 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging

About us 

The Finance Department provides a wide range of financial and related services to all areas of Alfred Health. Financial Services include financial accounting and compliance, management accounting, financial analysis, decision support, analysis of clinical performance, clinical costing, support for financial information systems and transactional services (including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Medical Billing). A significant part of Finance Department's responsibility is financial budgeting and monitoring as well as financial reporting and governance; that is, ensuring that Alfred Health is compliant with various government, auditing and taxation requirements. Aside from the financial performance, Finance, through the Performance Analysis & Reporting Unit, has responsibility for the reporting and analysis of Alfred Health's clinical activities and performance.

About the role

The Assistant Accountant reports to the Manager Financial Accounting. Responsibilities include bank reconciliations, bank transfers, daily cash flow updates, prepayments, credit card management and balance sheet reconciliations while ensuring the highest standards of financial control and compliance are maintained for Alfred Health.

The role will ensure the provision of a high-quality service which meets the needs of stakeholders, both internal and external, and consistently deliver effective outcomes within agreed timeframes.

In addition, the role will need to develop collaborative relationships with operational staff and the broader finance team.

About you

Essential

• A business or accounting degree (or equivalent experience).
• A member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants or Certified Practicing Accountants (or international equivalent) or training towards them
• More than 2 years' experience in high performing financial teams
• Excellent and up to date technical accounting skills including the implementation of accounting principles and standards

Desirable

• Experience and knowledge relating to work in Victorian Public Health or large organisations

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• On-site Car & Bike Parking
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.

Any queries please contact Drew Woolfe, Manager Financial Accounting at [email protected]

Applications Close: COB AEST, Tuesday 24th of June 2025