Palm Lake Care is an Australian provider of residential aged care and related wellbeing services, operating multiple care homes in regional communities. Its teams support residents through 24-hour nursing, personalised residential, respite and palliative care, alongside on-site allied health services such as medical, physiotherapy and speech pathology care. The organisation also delivers hospitality, lifestyle and community-focused programs designed to promote resident comfort, connection and engagement.
Senior Financial Accountant – Palm Lake Care, Southport
Support financial reporting, forecasting, controls, and treasury activities for Palm Lake Group’s Australian lifestyle resorts and aged care facilities. This full-time role is based onsite at the Southport head office.
Description
- Manage month-end financial accounting activities
- Prepare audit-ready balance sheet reconciliations and supporting records
- Produce monthly management reporting packs
- Evaluate and communicate financial results, KPIs, and significant variances
- Support consolidated reporting, management accounts, financial statements, and financial statement analysis
- Supervise and quality-check finance team reconciliations, reports, and analysis
- Support reporting for lenders and external regulatory agencies
- Contribute to annual and half-year financial statement preparation and statutory audits
- Develop annual budgets and rolling quarterly forecasts
- Manage cash flow reporting, forecasting, and treasury activities
- Work with Group and Divisional operations staff on reporting, forecasts, results, and analysis
- Support the Financial Controller with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team management
- Contribute to finance system implementation initiatives
- Undertake ad hoc projects assigned by the Group Financial Controller and CFO
- Provide coverage for other members of the finance team
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or an equivalent qualification
- Current CPA or CA certification
- Current National Police Clearance
- At least 3–5 years of post-graduate experience in a medium-to-large enterprise
- Advanced Excel capability, including spreadsheet modelling and report writing
- Strong computer skills and experience with enterprise accounting ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 is highly regarded
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organisation skills, with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Proactive and inquisitive approach to solving problems
- High level of attention to detail
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration
- Free onsite parking
- Work-life balance supported by flexible hours between 7am and 5pm, Monday to Friday
- Free, confidential 24/7 access to the Employee Assistance Program
- Service awards recognising employment milestones
- Supportive and inclusive team environment
- Career opportunities across Palm Lake Group entities, lifestyle resort communities, and aged care facilities