Assistant Accountant - Group Finance

Assistant Accountant - Group Finance page is loaded## Assistant Accountant - Group Finance remote type:
Hybrid locations:
Support Services Office - Richmond time type:
Full time posted on:
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End Date:
January 23, 2026 (7 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR-7241
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* Employment Type:

** Fixed Term Contract - 1 Year
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* Hours:

** 76 hour fortnight
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* Location:

** Richmond Head Office - Hybrid
** Upload with Application:
** Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications
** Contact:
** Farrah Pandi
** Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.
**** Where there’s care, there’s You.
** For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.
** At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.
**** To do that, we need you.
**** Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.
**** About the opportunity
** At Mercy Health, you’ll become part of a proud history built on over 100 years of expertise, skill and care. As Assistant Accountant – Group Finance, you’ll use your finance acumen to prepare routine accounting journals, prepare balance sheet account reconciliations, and compile reporting  this role you will be responsible for providing business reporting, value add business analysis and high-level finance and accounting services to both the Support Services Division and the wider group.
** What you’ll bring
** You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional timely and accurate results.

To thrive in this role, you will have:
* Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business or equivalent.
* Intending to or currently undertaking further study to achieve accounting certification (CPA or CA).
* Experience in a finance role preferred.
* Advanced knowledge of Excel and data analytics.
* Good written and verbal communication with an ability to engage with stakeholders.
* Excellent time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
* The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
* A current Police Record Check.

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.
** Apply now
** Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.
* We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.
** We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
** The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
* The Mercy Health Team is growing, and we warmly welcome the opportunity for you to become a valued member of our team. We invite you to search our current job openings and submit your application for those that align with your qualifications and aspirations.  Rest assured, we are committed to keeping you informed about your application progress and any exciting new career opportunities that may pique your interest.

We appreciate your keen interest in becoming a part of Mercy Health, and we look forward to potentially welcoming you aboard.
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