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Established in 1840, we are Australia’s first wellbeing company, delivering health, wealth and care services for our members and the community.
As a social enterprise, we’re motivated by our purpose to positively impact the wellbeing of millions. We reinvest profits to deliver products and services sustainably that matter most to our members, customers and the Australian community.
For us, Real Wellbeing encompasses the whole experience of life. It’s about feeling supported in your health, connected with your community and empowered to live life on your terms.
Your New Role Looks Like This:
We’re looking for a detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join our high-performing Process Efficiency Financial Control team.
You’ll be instrumental in delivering timely and accurate financial reporting, while also assisting in identifying opportunities to reduce manual tasks, automate processes, and simplify the way we operate. If you enjoy solving problems and collaborating with others, this could be your next career move.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Financial Reporting & Compliance – Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring financial data is accurate, timely, and aligned with relevant accounting standards.
* Maintenance of Group Fixed Asset Registers – accounting and tax fixed asset registers are maintained in accordance with Accounting Standards and internal policies, including reporting thereon.
* Support the Treasury team with month end tasks and reporting.
* Ledger & Journal Management – Oversee key GL tasks including accruals, prepayments, and journal entries, ensuring integrity and efficiency in financial data handling.
* Balance Sheet Reconciliations – Perform accurate and timely reconciliations to maintain a strong control environment.
* Budgeting & Forecasting Support – Contribute to financial planning processes that inform better business decisions and operational success.
* Audit Support – Assist with internal and external audit preparation and ensure smooth and efficient audit processes.
* Streamlining & Automation – Assist in identifying areas of inefficiency and lead initiatives to reduce manual work and support automation of core finance activities.
* Collaboration & Communication – Build strong working relationships across finance and business teams to understand needs, streamline workflows, and deliver quality outcomes.
About You:
* Newly qualified or progressing toward CA/CPA accreditation
* 4+ years of relevant financial and management accounting experience is a plus
* Experienced in reconciliations, variance analysis, journal processing, and issue resolution
* Confident working with financial systems and tools and proficient with Excel (advanced functions and automation tools)
* High attention to detail and a mindset for continuous improvement
* Proactive, adaptable, and calm under pressure—able to navigate change and contribute to team success
What’s on Offer:
You will enjoy a range of great employee benefits and rewards including:
* Competitive salary + bonus program
* Enjoy additional yearly Well-Being and Community leave days
* 14-week paid parental leave, with equal benefit for both parents PLUS our Bump to Baby
* Employee Referral Program
* Employee Assistance Program – support and assistance for you and your partner at those times in life when you need it most
* Maxxia Rewards - a great range of discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants.
* Discounts across the Australian Unity business including Private Health Insurance, General Insurance + more!
* Available access to LinkedIn Learning courses through our great Learning platform
For further benefits visit:
Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing
* Industries
Financial Services and Insurance
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