Accountant ( General)

Welcome to Right at Home’sJob Opportunities The Right at Home Mission and Values Right at Home has a mission to ‘improve the quality of life for those we serve’. We do this by choosing the Right People, to deliver the Right Services with the Right Approach. To maintain this standard of quality care, we seek individuals who build our culture, are sensitive and adaptable to clients’ personalities, backgrounds, and home dynamics, and who align with our values of flexibility, approachability, accountability, collaboration, and integrity. Benefits of Becoming a Right at Home Caregiver The foundation of success as a Right at Home caregiver is a passion for people and a commitment to high-quality care. In return, we offer flexibility, job security, a sense of belonging to a local and national team, mentoring by experienced nurses and care managers, ongoing training, and support. Our benefits include competitive pay, career development opportunities, a recognition program, and access to our wellbeing portal, ‘Right About You’, which offers discounts, wellbeing tips, and community connection. Right About You ‘Right About You’ is our employee program that recognizes and supports staff through eCards, discounts at over 400 retailers, wellbeing resources, and community engagement tools. It aims to enhance your work experience and personal wellbeing, helping you save money and maintain a healthy work-life balance. We serve seniors, adults with disabilities, and those recovering from hospital stays. We offer careers from Certificate III Companion Care Level Caregivers to Registered Nurses. We are committed to supporting your growth and helping you make a difference in our community. If you share our values and want to join our team, search and apply for positions near you by selecting your state, office, or job category below. Search Current Positions We are a leading provider of home care services, including aged care, disability support (NDIS), private care, and post-operative assistance. Our Melbourne North franchise is seeking a qualified and experienced Accountant to support our financial and compliance functions. Position Description The Accountant will manage financial activities, ensure accurate reporting, compliance with taxation laws, and support strategic financial decisions within our home care environment. Duties & Responsibilities Preparing financial statements and management reports Assisting with budgets, forecasts, and cost controls Ensuring compliance with ATO and regulatory tax requirements, including BAS, PAYG, and payroll tax Preparing and lodging tax returns and statutory documents Supporting NDIS financial reporting and funding reconciliations Analyzing financial operations and advising on performance Maintaining compliance with legislation and standards Monitoring internal controls and suggesting improvements Supporting payroll and superannuation processes Liaising with external accountants, auditors, and stakeholders Supporting financial systems like Xero or MYOB Qualifications Skills & Experience Required Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, or related field At least 1 year of relevant experience Knowledge of Australian accounting standards, taxation, and payroll systems Attention to detail and analytical skills Ability to work independently under deadlines Integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality CPA/CA qualification (preferred but not mandatory) Preferred Skills - Strong time management and accuracy - Experience with bookkeeping and BAS lodgements - Proficiency with XERO - Knowledge of SCHADS and Nurses Awards (desirable) - Willingness to learn workforce scheduling and financial software like Visual Care - Reconciliation skills for bank statements and credit cards #J-18808-Ljbffr