Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for numbers? Then we want to hear from you!

We are an organisation with a great workplace culture and a vision to improve the health and wellbeing of the people in our community. Our annual, independent staff surveys for the last 5 years have rated us as a ‘truly great’ place to work.

The Role:

Contract Type: This position is being offered in a full-time capacity.

Contract Length: This position is funded until June 2025. Future employment is subject to ongoing funding.

Location: Penrith LGA (hybrid work arrangements may be considered upon application in line with our Work from Home Policy).

Remuneration: From $93,734 to $97,013* (potential maximum grossed up salary equivalent $102,109 - $105,389**)

*Based on skills and experience

**Based on NFP salary packaging tax benefits (which may be subject to criteria)

About:

• Maintain, gatekeep and help develop timely and accurate financial and management reporting system.
• Contribute to the identification, development, improvement and implementation of the finance systems, practices and tools needed for organisational success.

The System Accountant supports the Finance Business Partner and wider Finance Team with maintaining and developing financial systems, providing timely and accurate financial/management reports, and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements.

Some key duties of the role include (but are not limited to), assisting with the preparation of budgets and forecasts, liaising with senior stakeholders to establish business systems and processes and leading and managing finance related projects as required.

To be successful in this role you will need to hold tertiary qualifications in accounting and have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the field of Finance and Accounting.

Selection Criteria:

Essential

• Accounting Degree and a minimum of 5 years' experience in the field of finance and/or accounting including preparation, analysis and interpretation of accurate financial and management reports, budget reports and maintenance of an asset register.
• Previous experience in project management and implementation of accounting/finance systems.
• Advanced spreadsheeting and Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proven ability to develop and improve finance systems and processes.
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.

Desirable

• Experience working within a government funded organisation, the not-for-profit sector or within a contracts environment.
• CPA or CA qualification.

About the Organisation

We are an organisation with a great workplace culture and a vision to improve the health and wellbeing of the people in our community. Our annual, independent staff surveys for the last 5 years have rated us as a ‘truly great’ place to work.

At #TeamWentworth:

• We are a TEAM of like-minded professionals who share the same values.
• We are committed to the improved health and wellbeing of the people in our community.
• We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer (EEO).

• Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Benefits #Wentworth:

Wentworth Healthcare offers additional benefits to our employees, these include:

• Hybrid work opportunities (in line with our Work from Home Policy).
• Not for profit Salary Packaging taxation benefits including up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meal and entertainment (which may be subject to criteria).
• 3 Days Christmas Shutdown Leave (in addition to 20 days Annual leave).
• Up to 2 days Family and Community Leave and 1 day Wellbeing Leave per annum (in addition to 10 days Sick/Personal Leave).
• Generous support toward professional development.
• Free onsite parking.
• Modern, innovative office building with ample natural light and surrounded by landscaped parkland.

For more information about Wentworth Healthcare, please visit: here.

How to Apply

Visit our careers page, via the Apply Now link, to review the Position Description and to apply.

What we need from you:

1. A cover letter
2. Your CV
3. Your answers to the selection requirements (specified above)

Please note:

• Applicants who do not apply via the above specified method will not be considered.
• Applications will only be considered if they address the selection criteria.
• You must have the right to live and work in Australia (VEVO checks will be conducted to confirm your eligibility to work in Australia).
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• No recruitment agencies please.
• As part of our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, Wentworth Healthcare strongly encourages all employees to be vaccinated.

Selection Process

1. A selection panel will assess your application against the criteria stated above.
2. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by phone.
3. Following the interviews, reference checks and Criminal Record Checks will also be undertaken.

If you have any questions, please contact People and Culture on 02 4708 8100.