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Our client, a well-established and highly regarded aged care provider in Ballina, is seeking an experienced Accountant to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. A 9-day fortnight will also be considered for the right candidate.

This role is based onsite in the Ballina office and you will be working as part of a collaborative finance team of five, within a supportive and values-driven organisation.

About the Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will provide professional and efficient accounting and financial support across the organisation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best-practice financial management.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintaining accurate financial records including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll and bank reconciliations
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Managing Refundable Accommodation Deposits (RADs), including compliance, reporting and refunds
• Supporting aged care fees, subsidies and funding reconciliation (including AN-ACC and Support at Home funding)
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and financial performance analysis
• Ensuring compliance with aged care legislation, ATO requirements and financial regulations
• Supporting audits and implementing internal control improvements
• Preparing management and board reports with variance analysis and recommendations
• Working closely with operational teams to support financial planning and decision-making

About You

You will be a proactive, detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and making a meaningful contribution.

You will ideally bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• CPA (or equivalent) certification (or nearing completion)
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Experience or understanding of aged care funding and regulatory requirements (highly regarded but not essential)
• Advanced IT and systems skills
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder-engagement skills
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a small team
• A genuine respect for older people and a positive attitude to ageing.

For more information and a confidential conversation, please contact Lauren Rodwell from The Shift People on 0431765837.

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