- Supportive, high-performing finance team with a strong focus on development, collaboration, and continuous improvement
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Make an impact in a hands-on financial accounting role with end-to-end responsibility and visibility across the business
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Great team culture at GemLife – we celebrate our wins, value inclusion, and take time to recognise important events like Harmony Day and R U OK? Day
Are you a detail-oriented Financial Accountant who enjoys owning the numbers and driving continuous improvement?
GemLife is one of Australia's fastest-growing developers, owners and operators of luxury over-50s lifestyle resorts. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a motivated Financial Accountant to join our Head Office Finance team.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting while supporting the business with valuable financial insights and maintaining compliance with statutory obligations.
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Owning the month-end reporting process, including journals, accruals and prepayments.
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Preparing Special Purpose and General Purpose Financial Statements.
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Ensuring compliance with GST, PAYG, FBT, Payroll Tax and other statutory reporting requirements.
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Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
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Managing the Fixed Asset Register and depreciation.
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Assisting with tax compliance and supporting external audits.
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Working closely with internal stakeholders to deliver accurate financial reporting and commercial insights.
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Identifying opportunities to improve financial systems, processes and controls.
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CA or CPA qualification.
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Ideally trained within a Big 4 or mid-tier accounting firm.
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At least two years' post-qualification experience in a Financial Accountant role.
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Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial reporting experience.
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Excellent attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines.
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
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Experience with Technology One (highly regarded).
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Strong experience with FBT.
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Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships.
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A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
At GemLife, you'll be part of a high-performing team in a business experiencing significant growth across Australia. We offer:
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Competitive salary
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Real career growth and learning opportunities
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A role and company with purpose and a heart
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Being a crucial part of a team that values your feedback, contributions, and supports your growth and development
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Permanent full-time role with flexible start/finish times
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A company experiencing massive growth and career opportunities for the team
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Flare Retail discounts, Fitness Passport subsidised, and corporate uniform allowance
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Working at a certified Great Place to Work®
Apply now with your cover letter, plus your resume, telling us a little about you and your motivation for applying. Bring your skills to a team that values excellence and good culture.
Please note: This role is only open to applicants with full Australian working rights. We are not able to consider overseas or temporary visa holders at this time.
