Junior Financial Accountant

Job Description

This is your opportunity to join a team of forward-thinking, change-making individuals transforming healthcare experiences. Operating at the intersection of two fast-growing industries – health and tech – you’ll play an active role in shaping the future of healthcare in Australia.

We're proud to share that Healthengine ranked 13th Best Workplace in Technology 2023 and is a certified Great Place to Work in Australia 2024.

Our Mission

Healthengine is a purpose-led business, and Australia’s largest consumer healthcare platform, helping people navigate the complex world of healthcare. We’re on a mission to improve access to healthcare by helping Australians find and connect with all primary care providers. Healthengine’s platform brings together a leading range of healthcare practices, healthcare specialties and health ecosystem partners in a suite of integrated offerings to help people get a better experience across each step of their healthcare journey.

We’re all patients, right? So, it’s easy to get behind a mission that seeks to improve the healthcare experience for all Australians. 

The Gig

We’re searching for a Junior Financial Accountant to join our team, supporting our Finance Manager and CFO with day-to-day accounting tasks, including month-end reconciliation and assistance with preparing monthly and year end financial statements. Collaborate closely with our finance team on ad-hoc analysis and reporting to drive informed decision-making in our growing business, while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements during external audits.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee month-end and year-end close process including balance sheet,  profit & loss reconciliations and consolidation workings
• Prepare weekly cash flow reports and forecasts
• Review accounts payable payments and employee calculations including payroll accruals
• Manage fixed asset register, R&D timesheet records, and provide finance team training and backup support
• Assist with monthly and annual financial reporting requirements, tax return workings, and BAS returns
• Assist senior leaders with financial analysis, budgets, forecasts, and ad-hoc finance tasks
• Support external auditors and evaluate financial processes and systems.

About You

You flourish in a fast-moving, agile environment and thrive in a tech culture where growth is inevitable. You are smart, strong and passionate and always lead with head and heart. You are balanced; knowing how to have fun but how to focus and get things done. You speak openly, candidly and authentically to challenge yourself and others. You’re impact and results driven, with a ‘done is better than perfect’ attitude. You are a creative problem-solver, always seeking to find unique and valuable solutions. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field 
• CA or CPA qualified, or almost at completion
• Experience in financial accounting or related roles (eg.. audit). In particular, demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, analysis and compliance with accounting standards
• Proficiency in accounting software systems and strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with extracting and manipulating data stored in relational databases (for example, through the use of  SQL) will be viewed favourably 
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and integrity in financial reporting and analysis
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams

The perks behind the work

Healthengine is where you’ll be your best self. You’ll collaborate with smart, interesting people who will challenge you to be better. In addition to an array of growth opportunities, we also offer:

• A hybrid workplace, offering a healthy balance of work from home and office
• Good mix of virtual and on-site events and celebrations, because we know how to have fun
• Fully stocked kitchen including coffee on tap and subsidised vending machine in our Perth space
• Salary packaging and sacrifice options, and awesome discounts through our benefit partners
• A range of wellness benefits including extra leave and 24/7 EAP access 
• Support for you when it comes time to grow your family with paid parental leave

Diversity and inclusion

Healthengine believes in the power of a diverse work environment and are fully committed to building and maintaining an inclusive culture. We believe that our differences can create new ideas, offer unique perspectives and speak on behalf of all of our customers and consumers. If you think you have what it takes but don't check all the boxes, reach out anyway - we’d love to hear from you.