Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant – Finance Operations

The position is responsible for supporting the finance requirements of the hospital and corporate office of Healthscope.  This position plays a crucial role in the formation of the Finance Operations department.

Key Accountabilities

·       is responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions. The Assistant Accountant will collaborate with various departments to ensure proper accounting treatment of transactions throughout the process.

·       is responsible for preparing and submitting reconciliations and any journals or transactions to support these reconciliations

·       Is responsible for month end task functions.  These tasks may include (but not be limited to) prepayments, accruals, capex clearing, refund clearing, cash clearing, debtors and creditors.

·       will assist in the project to deploy of a Finance Operations Centre. 

·       may become responsible for a wider range of reconciliations across the Finance Operations Department as the Finance Operations department takes on more responsibility.

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
• Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Experience for Success

●      Demonstrated knowledge in managing complex reconciliations

●      Demonstrated knowledge / ability to analyse complex financial/resource information to develop options to maximise financial outcomes

●      Demonstrated knowledge / experience in providing financial and business analysis to support robust financial controls.

●      Demonstrated ability to think conceptually and develop practical, innovative solutions to problems

●      Demonstrate experience in process improvement or finance projects.

●      Experience in the use of Microsoft Office products

●      Experience in the use of ERP system etc.

Knowledge for Success

●      Fluency in English – written and verbal

Qualifications for Success

●      View to or studying towards CPA or ACA qualifications