We are currently seeking a motivated and dynamic Accountant to join our Finance Team, working on a permanent full time basis located at our Inglewood site.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be expected to apply your expertise and knowledge across Financial and Management accounting roles by ensuring that all financial transactions are based on best practice, accepted accounting standards, and are in line with Brightwater policies, and that financial reports provide useful and accurate information to their end users. Fundamental to this role is maintaining the completeness, accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, participation in the overall month-end and year-end reporting processes and actively engaging with managers and team leaders to drive financial performance by providing proactive support.

Brightwater can offer you:

• The ability to salary package – meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your take-home pay
• Our unique staff benefits program, including access to BrightwaterPlus which gives you discounts with over 370 retailers
• Plus, a café, free onsite parking and gymnasium

To be successful in this role you will have:

• An Undergraduate Accounting degree and CPA/CA qualification or equivalent.  
• Significant and relevant work experience within an organisation of in a similar role.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment with minimum supervision, demonstrating initiative for priority setting, goal achievement and time management.
• High level of attention to detail, analytical ability, well-developed financial modelling and proven technical skills, as well as, the ability to problem-solve issues to resolution.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, the ability to liaise, consult and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and to build successful relationships.
• Excellent computer skills, including sound working knowledge of PC based accounting systems, financial decision support tools, financial report writers and Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
• Results orientated individual who actively participates in continuous quality improvement and applies quality improvement principles to all duties performed.
• Aged Care, Health industry, or service orientated experience (desirable).

• Knowledge of Epicor and Prophix (desirable).
• Satisfactory National Police Certificate obtained within the last 12 months.

• NDIS Worker screening check.

About Brightwater

With a track record that dates back to 1901, care is at our core.  We stand beside our clients during times of personal change, using experience and understanding to be the support they need. We’re ready for the complexities that come with ageing and disability, including dementia, Huntington’s disease, and acquired brain injury.

If you are passionate about helping people pursue the dignity of independence and have a spirit that is caring, authentic, progressive, and courageous then please read the attached job description for more information on the role, including a full list of duties and selection criteria to address.

Applications should be submitted through Brightwater’s online portal by 30th September 2024 at 4 PM however, Brightwater reserves the right to close this advert before this date.

If you are interested in this position or for confidential enquiries, please phone Stacey Kendall – Finance Manager (08) 9202 2800.

At Brightwater, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, thoughts, and beliefs. We foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and innovation where our clients and staff can flourish.

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