Accountant

PHN Hunter New England and Central Coast – Newcastle West NSW

Location: Newcastle

Contract: Maximum Term Parental leave cover 12 October 2026 to 5 November 2027

Hours: Full time

Applications Close: 9am Tuesday 8 September 2026

Annual Salary: $100,506.13 + 12% super + salary packaging

Are you a detail-focused finance professional who enjoys connecting financial reporting with day-to-day finance operations? We are seeking an Accountant to help deliver accurate, timely and high-quality financial services across the PHN.

This key integration role within our Finance Team will support reporting, transactional finance, systems improvement and financial compliance. You will use strong communication and analytical skills to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Why work for us?

We are a values-driven organisation, proud of our culture and the benefits we offer. Our team is passionate about delivering innovative, locally relevant solutions that improve health outcomes in our communities. Our recognition as an Employer of Choice by the 2024 Australian Business Awards and Hunter Business Awards, and as a finalist again in 2025, reflects our commitment to a stimulating and supportive work environment.

• Salary packaging up to $15,900, plus $2,650 for entertainment
• Hybrid work, with up to 60% working from home
• Generous leave, including 5 additional days for family and community, 3 days over Christmas and the option to purchase extra leave
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including EAP, Fitness Passport and Pride in Diversity membership
• Professional development, driver training and collaboration with passionate professionals.

About the Role

As Accountant, you will:

• Assist with monthly financial and management reporting and support distribution within agreed timeframes.
• Coordinate and support accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, banking and asset records.
• Support month-end reconciliations, audit preparation and cost and allocation enquiries.
• Maintain key finance systems, including Business Central, Continia and EFTsure, and support credit card processing and system maintenance.
• Lead system improvement, modernisation, testing and process mapping within the Finance function.
• Help strengthen financial literacy across the PHN by explaining financial concepts and coaching staff.
• Maintain current financial policies, procedures and team system notes, while supporting compliance with FBT, GST and other legislative deadlines.
• Backup and support for AP/AR responsibilities (Data Entry)

What you will bring to the role

• Qualifications in Accounting and/or extensive experience in a similar role.
• Experience preparing financial reports.
• Competence using accounting software, such as Business Central, and Microsoft Office 365.
• The ability to build effective stakeholder relationships and explain accounting and financial concepts to non-accountants.
• The ability to manage conflicting deadlines, work independently and contribute to a dynamic and flexible team.
• An improvement mindset, strong attention to detail and effective communication and analytical skills.
• Experience incorporating Power Apps and Power BI into reporting solutions, and experience with funding grants and acquittals, will be highly regarded.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We believe our differences are what make us great. Whatever our race, gender identity, intersex status, ability, religion, beliefs or sexual orientation, we are committed to calling out bias and celebrating workplace inclusion, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will do all we can to accommodate you.

Additional Information

• This is a full-time maximum-term parental leave cover position from 12 October 2026 to 5 November 2027.
• This role is classified within the I-M salary band under our Enterprise Agreement. Remuneration will be commensurate with skills, experience, and qualifications. Appointments will be made at the J classification level.
• Portable leave and portable long service leave schemes do not apply to the PHN, including NSW Health Portable Leave and the Community Services Industry scheme.

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