An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join finance team. This role offers the chance to work in a complex and rewarding healthcare environment, providing accurate and timely financial support across our hospital.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, supporting strategic decision-making, and contributing to the achievement of the Hospital’s financial and operational objectives.

The Opportunity

In this broad and hands-on role, you will be responsible for:

• Assist in preparing and reporting monthly and year-end financial accounts, including general ledger reconciliations and cash flow reporting.
• Providing accurate financial analysis and insights to support business and operational decision-making.
• Managing the full Capital Expenditure (CapEx) function, including budgeting, forecasting, monitoring capital projects, variance analysis, and reporting.
• Ensuring appropriate governance and approval processes for capital spend and liaising with clinical and operational stakeholders to support effective asset management.
• Assisting with ad-hoc analysis and statutory reporting as required.

About You

You are a technically strong accountant with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to financial management.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in an accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting processes, accounting systems, and general ledger management.
• Experience in inventory control and managing end-to-end capital expenditure.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively to team and organisational goals.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suite.

Highly Regarded

• CA or CPA qualification or currently working towards one.
• Tertiary qualification in Financial or Management Accounting.
• Experience using SAP and/or PRONTO systems.
• Previous experience in the healthcare sector.

About Us

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.

What’s in it for you?

• Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.  
• Discounts:  Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental. 
• Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.  
• Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

Requirements

• Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact Niamh Connolly via email: ConnollyN@ramsayhealth.com.au

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