Financial Accountant in Sydney

What You Will Be Excited About This Role Put your accounting expertise to work where you can see the connection between financial decisions and everyday life in our communities.

As a Financial Accountant at Levande, you'll help village teams understand their numbers, plan with confidence and make informed decisions that support residents.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll combine financial accounting with budgeting, forecasting and working directly with Village Managers.

You'll build your understanding of retirement living operations, strengthen reporting and find practical ways to improve how work gets done.

You'll have the opportunity to: Build relationships with Village Managers, translating operational priorities into realistic budgets and forecasts.

Turn financial information into clear insights that help teams understand performance and take action.

Investigate accounting issues and improve the quality of the information people rely on.

Contribute ideas that simplify reconciliations, strengthen controls and support automation.

Why You Will Like Working Here Your financial expertise will help the people running our communities make sound decisions and plan for the future.

You'll work with colleagues across Finance and Village Operations, broadening your business knowledge while contributing your own ideas and experience.

You'll also have access to: My

Day: One additional day of leave each year to spend on something meaningful to you.

Learning and development: An extensive learning library, plus education assistance and paid study leave for eligible employees.

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Thing: Work with your manager to agree on a practical flexibility arrangement that supports your needs and wellbeing. 24/7 wellbeing support: Access Sonder, your Everyday Wellbeing Companion, for confidential health, safety and wellbeing support for you and your family.

Everyday savings and fitness: Access shopping, dining and entertainment discounts through We Shine Savings, plus affordable fitness memberships through Fitness Passport.

What You Will Be Working On

Your work will bring together accurate financial reporting and an understanding of what drives village performance.

• Deliver month-end and year-end accounting, journals and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding items.
• Prepare financial, management and resident‐related reports, explaining key movements and findings clearly.
• Coordinate annual village operating budgets with Village Managers, testing assumptions and understanding planned activities and costs.
• Prepare forecasts and investigate variances, identifying financial risks, opportunities and practical actions.
• Support tax reconciliations and external audits with accurate calculations, schedules and supporting documentation.
• Improve processes and documentation, working with Finance colleagues to resolve historical accounting and data quality issues.
• Why The Role Matters

As the point of contact for village financial matters, you'll help support the people living in our villages to thrive, by ensuring timely, accurate and insightful information for decisions.

What Type Of Person Will Be Successful

Enjoy the story behind the numbers and helping others make sense of it.

Comfortable asking questions, investigating something that doesn't look right and following through to a resolution.

Have attention to detail, a practical approach to deadlines and strong working relationships.

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, and CA or CPA qualification.
• Sound knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting principles and taxation requirements.
• Understanding of budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Ability to explain financial information clearly to finance and non‐finance colleagues.
• Initiative, sound judgement and a commitment to accurate work and continuous improvement.
• Experience in a multi‐site organisation, retirement living, property or aged care would be valuable, as would familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar ERP systems.
• About Levande

At Levande, our people create communities where older Australians can live well every day.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to thrive.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences.

• Permanent full time | 35 hours per week
• Salary range $87,352.30 to $101,210.82 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work (after probation), flexible start and finish times, and the option of a 9‐day fortnight.
• Generous leave entitlements, including 4 weeks annual leave, 1‐week My Leave (supporting your health and wellbeing) and 14 weeks parental leave.
• Long service leave after 5 years.
• Access to Fitness Passport for you and your family.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including a Sponsored Study Program.
• Employee Rewards Program.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Key Job Details

Reporting to the Head of Financial Management, you will work within a collaborative finance team to ensure the application of sound financial management principles and the transparent reporting of Council's financial performance.

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and reporting in accordance with relevant legislation, accounting standards, Office of Local Government requirements and Council policies.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, annual and statutory financial reporting, including Annual Financial Statements and supporting disclosures.
• Monitor and reconcile Council's grants register, ensuring compliance with funding agreements and accounting standards.

Benefits

• Permanent full time | 35 hours per week
• Salary range $87,352.30 to $101,210.82 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work (after probation), flexible start and finish times, and the option of a 9‐day fortnight
• Generous leave entitlements, including 4 weeks annual leave, 1‐week My Leave (supporting your health and wellbeing) and 14 weeks parental leave
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Access to Fitness Passport for you and your family
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including a Sponsored Study Program
• Employee Rewards Program
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• What We Are Looking For
• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce, Business, or a related discipline.
• Experience in an Assistant Accountant, Financial Accountant, or similar accounting role.
• Sound knowledge of financial accounting principles, reporting requirements, and compliance obligations, with the ability to deliver accurate and timely financial outcomes.
• Experience administering grants and accounting for grant income and expenditure in accordance with relevant accounting standards, including AASB 1058 and AASB 15.
• Experience in fixed asset accounting, including asset capitalisation, depreciation, disposals, and asset reporting.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines.
• Well‐developed verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain financial information and build effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining current knowledge of accounting standards, legislative requirements, and local government practices.
• Knowledge of Office of Local Government financial reporting requirements and applicable local government legislation.
• Closing date
• Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 11:59 PM AEST