Accountant

About the role

Portland District Health is looking for a suitably qualified Accountant to join its Finance team. The role is ongoing full time (80 hours per fortnight plus monthly allowance), available from 2 November 2026, and covers the month-end process and support of the annual statutory financial statements.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out the month-end process, including timely closure of subsidiary ledgers, preparation and processing of month-end journals, completion of month-end activities and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Assist the Finance Manager in preparing the annual statutory financial statements.
• Ensure the organisation's financial data is accurate, complete and compliant with the Financial Management Act 1994 (Vic) and Department of Health reporting requirements.

Required profile

• Diploma in Accounting or Cert IV in Accounting (or similar).
• At least 2-3 years of accounting experience, including month-end processing and reporting.
• Demonstrated experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations, year-end working papers and supporting an external audit.
• Experience with internal and external audit processes.
• Experience in the public health industry is highly regarded.

Required skills

• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance staff, management and auditors.
• Knowledge of the Financial Management Act 1994 (Vic), Standing Directions and Financial Reporting Directions.
• Knowledge of GST, FBT and salary packaging in a public health setting.

What we offer

• Salary packaging.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Social club, free parking and corporate rates at the leisure and aquatic centre.
• Flexible working conditions, employee assistance program and wellbeing initiatives.
• Relocation assistance available, subject to conditions.

Applications close 29 October 2026 and must include a cover letter, a resume and details of two referees. Candidates must be eligible for a police record check, a Victorian Working with Children's check and meet the immunisation policy requirements.