Gold Coast QLD or Hunter / Newcastle NSW Permanent Full Time | Hybrid flexibility Competitive salary + bonus opportunity
Our Opportunity
Pacific Smiles Group is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to play a key role in maintaining the integrity, accuracy and compliance of financial reporting across the Group. This is a new position due to continued company growth and expansion!
Working closely with the Senior Finance leadership team, this role supports the delivery of timely, accurate financial information and insights that enable strong business decision-making and statutory compliance.
This position is well suited to a technically strong accountant who enjoys owning financial processes, improving systems and partnering with stakeholders across a growing organisation.
The role can be based in either our Gold Coast or Hunter / Newcastle office, with hybrid working flexibility available (this is not a fully remote working position).
What You'll Be Doing
Financial Accounting & Month-End Reporting
* Oversee and ensure the completeness, accuracy and integrity of the general ledger across multiple entities
* Review and finalise the balance sheet reconciliations to subsidiary ledgers with supporting documentation in line with Group policies
* Lead the month-end close process, including ensuring all accruals, journals and adjustments are captured accurately
* Maintain key financial registers including prepayments, credit cards and fixed assets
* Manage lease accounting in accordance with AASB16
* Support the preparation of monthly financial reporting and board commentary
* Identify and implement process improvements within financial reporting and controls
Statutory Compliance & Audit
* Support Fringe Benefits Tax and annual income tax obligations
* Lead preparation of supporting documentation for half-year and annual external audits
* Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory and reporting requirements
Business Partnering & Financial Analysis
* Support financial analysis, reporting and insights to assist operational decision-making
* Investigate financial and budget variances and provide recommendations
* Assist in budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling
* Partner with internal stakeholders to provide financial insights and guidance
Systems & Process Improvement
* Support the ongoing development and documentation of finance policies and procedures
* Contribute to improvements in financial systems, reporting processes and data integrity
* Assist with finance-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives
About You
We are looking for a technically strong accountant with a proactive mindset who enjoys improving processes and contributing to a collaborative finance team.
You will bring
* Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or Commerce
* CPA or CA qualification completed
* 5+ years' experience in financial accounting or a similar role
* Strong experience with general ledger, reconciliations and financial reporting
* Experience working in a medium to large organisation (1000+ employees)
* Knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory compliance
* Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems
* Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capability
Highly regarded
* Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Pronto, SAP, Oracle)
* Exposure to Power BI or financial reporting tools
Why Join Pacific Smiles Group?
At Pacific Smiles Group, we are committed to improving the oral health of all Australians to the world's best.
You'll join a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation where finance plays an important role in supporting business growth and operational excellence.
You'll benefit from:
* Hybrid working flexibility
* Career development within a national healthcare organisation
* Exposure to complex multi-entity financial reporting
* Opportunities to contribute to process improvement and finance transformation
* A supportive and collaborative team environment
Ready to Apply?
If you're a motivated Senior Financial Accountant looking to make an impact within a growing healthcare organisation, we'd love to hear from you!
Applications Close 26th March 2026
Please Note: To work in Dental in QLD, you are required to hold a Blue Card for paid employment (at no cost to you). You can discuss this further with us during an interview if you have any concerns.
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