This is a Financial Accountant (Accounts Payable) role with The Royal Women's Hospital based in Melbourne, VIC, AU The Royal Women's Hospital Role Seniority - mid level More about the Financial Accountant (Accounts Payable) role at The Royal Women's Hospital Full time, fixed term 12 month contract Carlton location, with multiple public transport options $74,448 - $82,305 salary packaging super 5 weeks annual leave The Royal Women’s Hospital is Australia’s first and largest tertiary hospital dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women’s health. Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers. About The Finance Team The Finance Department brings a commercial perspective to business decision making and supports the Royal Women's business performance by providing the appropriate financial and business information and advice, as well as driving the organisation's business risk management program About The Role As an Financial Accountant you will be responsible for accurate financial reporting, compliance with statutory requirements, and efficient management of the Accounts Payable function. The role supports month-end and year-end processes, taxation compliance (GST, FBT), and provides backup for key finance functions. This position combines leadership of the Accounts Payable team with core financial accounting responsibilities, offering opportunities for professional growth. This is a diverse roll. A regular month will see you: Leading the Accounts Payable team, to create and amend suppliers, enter invoices, and make payments. Maintain compliance with GST, FBT and the hospital policy framework. Prepare month end journals, and key reconciliations. Assist with the BAS and FBT returns. Provide backup for Payroll, Capital, Bank reconciliation accountants. Liaising with cost centre managers to resolve transactional issues About You You will be someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who enjoys working with diverse stakeholders, is confident using financial systems, and has a sharp eye for unusual transactions and process improvement. You’ll Bring With You Tertiary qualification in accounting ACA or CPA (or equivalent) qualification Demonstrated experience in leading an Accounts Payable Team working in tight deadlines At least three years’ experience with Great Plains Experience managing asset portfolio, including capitalisation, disposal, revaluation Experience using Long Service Leave and Annual Leave models in compliance with Accounting standards Experience reviewing documentation for GST and FBT compliance in accordance with organisation policy Demonstrated experience preparing BAS and FBT returns Skilled user of Magiq, Merlin and EFTsure Experience updating intranet web sites Experience creating and maintaining forms in Snapforms Experience with responding to audit requests and practices Demonstrated experience implementing and managing change Experience with the requirements of the Victorian Policy and Funding Guidelines for Hospitals Our Benefits At the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning. We have a strong sense of purpose and engage in meaningful work every day. We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including: $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program Public transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists Accredited breastfeeding friendly workplace Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities Five weeks annual leave and purchased leave options Inclusion and belonging The Women’s celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters. We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited. Join us! If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a valid Working with Children Check. Clinical staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, or if you require an accessible copy of the position description, you are most welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply. For more information, please view the Position Description for this role. If you have any enquiries, please contact Suzanne Henty on 03 8345 2944 or Suzanne.Henty@thewomens.org.au Application closing date: 8 January 2026 Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the The Royal Women's Hospital team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Leading the Accounts Payable team Preparing month-end journals and reconciliations Assisting with BAS and FBT returns Key Strengths Tertiary qualification in accounting Experience in leading an Accounts Payable team Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Experience with Great Plains Knowledge of GST and FBT compliance Experience with Magiq, Merlin and EFTsure A Final Note: This is a role with The Royal Women's Hospital not with Hatch.