Financial Accountant - Corporate Services

About the role

St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria is looking for a Financial Accountant to join its Financial Accounting team in Box Hill. You will support accurate financial records, compliance with accounting standards and timely reporting across the Group, working with colleagues and stakeholders within agreed reporting timetables. Responsibilities rotate among accountants, with an initial focus on fixed assets and leases.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain the fixed asset register, including capital work in progress, capitalisations, additions, transfers and disposals, in line with internal policies and accounting standards
• Calculate and process monthly depreciation and reconcile the fixed asset register to the general ledger
• Review lease agreements and maintain supporting registers and calculations for AASB 16 compliance
• Act as a key user of the AASB 16 and fixed asset modules in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Complete month-end tasks on schedule, prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Prepare statutory reporting schedules, contribute to the annual financial statements and support the external audit
• Contribute to annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, including profit or loss, balance sheet and cash flow projections

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in accounting, commerce or a related discipline, with a CPA or CA qualification or progress towards one
• At least five years of financial accounting experience in a medium to large organisation, including multi-entity or shared-service environments
• Experience accounting for capital expenditure, project or construction WIP and property and equipment leases under AASB 16
• Experience preparing statutory financial statements and supporting schedules
• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, prioritisation and time management skills

Required skills

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel

What we offer

• Competitive salary plus tax-reducing salary packaging
• Hybrid working model, Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive, collaborative workplace

Applications close on 20 November 2026. Applicants must submit a CV and a short cover letter through the careers website, and pre-employment checks (National Police Check, Working With Children Check and right to work) are required.