Assistant Accountant - Financial
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $84,436 - $112,331 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ586780
Bring your strength and skills to our dynamic team of professionals in a culture and environment that welcomes innovation and critical thinking. We are looking for a finance professional to take up this opportunity in the Corporate Office. The role contributes to a team that works closely with Operations to provide advice, implement strategic change and partners with Health Agencies. If you’re looking for a role where your accounting acumen can make a meaningful impact in the public health sector—while growing your career in a supportive and values-based environment—this is your opportunity to join a collaborative team that values integrity, service, and excellence.
We operate more than 60 laboratories and around 200 collection centres across NSW and conduct over 60 million tests per annum. Our network of pathologists are supported by scientists, technicians and support staff who quickly and accurately assess samples so clinical teams can make the best possible treatment decisions for patients. We encourage our staff to be involved in research and innovation opportunities to help create safer, healthier communities. Our Forensic & Analytical Science Service provides independent, objective analysis to the NSW criminal and coronial justice systems.
What we can offer you
- Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
- Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
What you'll be doing
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or working towards qualifications in accounting, finance, business or a related discipline and/or demonstrated work experience
- Demonstrated recent experience in the delivery of financial accounting and reporting services such as; preparation of monthly and annual financial reports, sub-ledge accounting and accounts reconciliations
- Excellent interpersonal skills including proven ability to communicate clearly, facilitate and express ideas clearly and coherently, and support the business to achieve required outcomes
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills, including the ability to analyse and interpret information from different sources to proactively identify issues and formulate strategies to address them
- Demonstrated skills in creating, maintaining and publishing documents, utilising the Microsoft Office suite of products, including Word, Excel and Access
- Demonstrated understanding of general accounting practices, ability to interpret and apply general accounting policies and Australian Accounting Standards
- Demonstrated ability to meet strict deadlines, organise and prioritise high-volume workloads
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For role related queries or questions contact Tina Piermarini on Tina.Piermarini@health.nsw.gov.au
Working Rights
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, temporary and casual vacancies.
