Are you an experienced Accountant who is passionate about making financial information understandable? Carrington has an exciting opportunity for an Accountant to join us on a Full Time Maximum Term role to 28 August 2026.  Cyclical and proactive accounting duties across different finance functions Enjoy a diverse role with a variety of revenue streams in a changing regulatory environment Work close to home with a supportive & collaborative team in a growing organisation committed to best practice    About Us Carrington is a not-for-profit centre of excellence for retirees, providing a focus on person-centred quality care and health services to consumers of Independent Living, Residential Care and Community Care. At Carrington, we are committed to providing quality care for our Consumers so they can live a happier, healthier more independent life.    The Opportunity As the Accountant you will be responsible for assisting the broader finance team with various financial, management, systems development, statistical and statutory reporting. As part of our innovative Finance Team, this role is an excellent excellent opportunity to ensure financial results and impacts are understood by key internal stakeholders. Located onsite, this full time maximum term opportunity has arisen from a Parental Leave Cover secondment with an expected end date of 28 August 2026. Responsibilities: Coordinating and maintaining the timely and accurate production of monthly financial information by ensuring all journals and financial transactions are processed during the month Assisting in the preparation and analysis of the monthly financial reports and liaising with department managers Coordinating and maintaining the general ledger including overseeing the monthly balance sheet reconciliation Coordinating and maintaining the monthly accruals and prepayment schedules Assisting with Year-End Audit and Statutory Reporting, including liaising with external auditors Preparation of BAS and FBT returns Coordinating and participating in the budgeting and forecasting process Ensuring adherence to Accounting standards and policies   About you Essential:  Successfully hold at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role or equivalent  Degree qualifications and CA/CPA qualified, or studying towards.  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to adapt to a changing regulatory environment Well-developed interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills  Proven customer service approach to stakeholder management Ability to work independently and as a team Effective time management and organisational skills to prioritise workloads, multitask and meet deadlines Good understanding of finance systems & sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite National Criminal Check Clearance to be completed during recruitment Desirable:   Experience in the Aged Care/Not for Profit industry Experience with the Epicor system    Enjoy our Benefits Competitive Pay, including loadings, potential performance-based increases and full not-for-profit salary packaging Employee sign on bonus – Earn up to $1,000! Employee Referral Program – Earn up to $500 for referring a successful candidate! 15% employee discount at our Rocksalt restaurant 10% off full price shoes at a local shoe store Enjoy our “Carrington Day” – an Additional Christmas Public Holiday each year   To Apply Please submit your application including your current resume and a cover letter addressing the criteria in the 'About You' section. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. Recruitment for this position has commenced, and an immediate start is available for the right candidate. For enquiries, contact Recruitment at recruitment@carringtoncare.com.au    We will not respond to unsolicited emails from recruitment agencies or applications from outside Australia