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OverviewJob Reference:19119Why You Will Be Excited About This RoleAt Healius, we all have one thing in common we are passionate about making a difference to the health of Australians. And right now, its a pretty exciting time to join us, as we transform into a stronger, more agile organisation focused on creating excellent customer and patient experiences, smarter ways of working, and continuing our focus on being a great place to work.Youll join a national accounting team at the heart of a large and complex business, gaining exposure to a broad range of financial activities and the chance to grow your accounting experience. Youll work closely with internal stakeholders, external partners, and our property and travel suppliers to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information, while contributing to process improvements and continuous change initiatives.If youre motivated by meaningful work, enjoy problem-solving, and want to grow within a purpose-driven organisation, youll find this role both challenging and rewarding.About UsHealius has an expansive network of over 100 medical laboratories and 2000 patient collection centres operating across metropolitan, regional and remote Australia.We provide 1 in every 3 pathology services in Australia, extending from exclusively servicing some of Australias largest and most complex private and public hospitals, to small Indigenous Australian communities.This means that you will be working in a business large enough to offer you job stability & security, interstate mobility and the opportunity to fulfil your career ambitions.What You Will Be DoingAs an Assistant Accountant, you will provide key support to the national accounting team, with a focus on month-end activities, property-related expenses, and supplier reconciliations. Your work will help ensure accurate reporting, effective cost control, and compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.In this role, you will:Support month-end processes including journals, accruals, prepayments, reporting and variance analysisComplete balance sheet reconciliations and follow up outstanding itemsReview and validate supplier and expenditure data, ensuring timely and accurate paymentsCoordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to resolve queries and maintain smooth financial workflowsAssist with documentation required for tax and compliance activitiesContribute to process improvements, system enhancements, and continuous improvement initiativesHelp maintain accurate site and property information to support financial reportingWhat Type of Person Will Be SuccessfulTo be successful in this role, you''ll bring a solid foundation in accounting, strong attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Youll be comfortable working with numbers, timelines and stakeholders, and motivated to grow your skills in a busy, supportive team.You will ideally have:Tertiary qualifications in Accounting2+ years experience as an assistant accountant or in a similar accounting roleExperience with month-end tasks such as journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliationsStrong MS Excel skills (Power Query experience is a bonus)The capability to work independently as well as collaborativelyConfidence working within deadlines and reporting cyclesStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholdersA proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a genuine desire to improve processesWe believe everyone leads, no matter what role they are in. Our ways of leading are the behaviours that we expect our people to embody and are:Customer Focused, Accountable, Collaborative, Credible & Resourceful.Benefits, Perks and WellbeingAs part of working for Healius, you will have access to a range of benefits & perks including:Benefits platform - Reduce the impact of the cost of living with everyday savings with 500+ of Australia''s most-loved brands, (from the weekly grocery shop to premium perks like holidays).Fitness Passport Access top fitness centres & pools across Australia at a subsidised rate.Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits and novated leasing salary packaging.Career growth and development opportunities with access to a comprehensive library of online courses and learning paths via our e-learning platform.Confidential health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program, available to all employees and their family members.Our Commitment to Diversity And InclusionHealius is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.Healius is a part of the Commonwealth Government''s Veteran Employment Commitment (VEC) and has been recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter. Veterans and candidates with Australian Defence Force (ADF) experience are encouraged to apply.How To ApplyPlease click the Apply Now button to complete the pre-screening questions and submit your application.Healius is committed to responding to every applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr