Financial Accountant

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent Full Time (80 hrs/fn + ADO)
• Managers and Administrative Workers Grade 3 
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits! 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging including hybrid work

The Department

The Finance department offers a wide range of services including financial accounting and compliance, financial business partnering (including management accounting), financial analysis, decision support, and transactional services (including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Revenue Services (Billing and Patient Liaison).

The Financial Accounting position forms part of the financial accounting team. The team is very supportive, tight-knit with an inclusive culture and offers a flexible work-life balance.

The Role

The Financial Accountant role supports a wide range of Financial Accounting tasks, including month end accounting, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, fixed assets, lease accounting and employee provisions and deductions. The role includes liaison with a broad range of departments including ad-hoc reporting for management where required.

We are looking for a hands-on finance expert with experience in complex organisations, preferably within the health sector. You must be highly skilled in data analysis, accounting standards, and Excel, with a knack for improving processes.

The ideal candidate is a confident, motivated communicator who balances professional expertise with strong people skills and a positive personality.

Qualifications Required

• A business or commerce degree
• 2 – 5 years in a Complex Health organisation
• CPA/CA qualified

Experience Required

• Advanced Financial Reconciliation & Problem Solving
• End-to-End Month-end Reporting
• Specialised Asset & Lease Accounting
• Australian Statutory Compliance (Tax & Super)
• System Optimisation & Process Improvement

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car (subject to availability) and bike parking opportunities deducted pre-tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please email: Paul Dorey – Financial Controller; finacc@alfred.org.au

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Monday, 6th, April 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.