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About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 5,000 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

About the role:

The Senior Accountant will supervise a team of Accountants and will be responsible for the preparation and monitoring of budgets, financial reporting and analysis, and to provide a professional financial service through prompt and effective response to managers’ queries and ongoing commitment to service improvements.

In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for team preparation and processing of month and year end journal entries and to undertake analysis of financial performance compared to budget
• Provide supervision and advice that reflects the values and expectations of Uniting AgeWell and facilitates a culture of team building and professionalism
• Prepare annual statutory financial statements, government quarterly financial reports and Prudential reporting in conjunction with the Financial Controller and in compliance with accounting standards and government reporting requirements
• Preparation of subsidy reconciliation to Department of Health statements
• Participate in the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets and revised forecasts as required 
• Coordinate and manage internal and external audit processes in conjunction with the Financial Controller, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements and audit timelines
• In conjunction with Financial Controller act as Administrator for banking functions and monitoring and oversight of Treasury functions

About you:

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents and clients, enhancing their self-esteem and empowering them to make choices.

This is the place for you if you:

• Member of recognised accounting body (CA/CPA) mandatory
• Experience in the operations of mid to large finance software 
• Experience in the health or aged care sector preferred
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of computerised finance systems
• Formal accounting or finance qualification
• Sound understanding of Australian accounting standards and pronouncements by the Australian Accounting Bodies
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Children Check card 
• Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

You can access the position description here:  Senior Accountant - PD Jan 2026.pdf

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at Recruitment@unitingagewell.org. Please note the position and location.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!