Financial Accountant

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Full time $95,000 - $100,000 per year
  • Full time, ongoing role
  • Elizabeth Street location with hybrid working
  • $95,000 - $100,000 + super + salary packaging + 5 weeks annual leave + monthly ADO's

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

About the role

The Financial Accountant is key member of the team, responsible for a range of financial accounting services across Peter Mac. The role helps support the integrity of financial information reported to the organisation at month-end and year-end. The position has a strong focus on ensuring accurate payroll and revenue data is reported, all relevant accruals and prepayments are captured, balance sheet reconciliations are completed in a timely manner and all assigned financial reporting tasks and submissions are completed in line with reporting and lodgement deadlines.

About you

To be successful in this role you'll bring with you:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting/Commerce
  • A minimum of 3-5 years of Financial Accounting or Professional Services Accounting experience.
  • Membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia (ICAA) and/or Certified Practising Accountants of Australia (CPA)
  • Demonstrated technical accounting experience with month-end processing, reconciliations and reporting.
  • Proven capability to analyse data, prepare recommendations and communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
  • Proven ability to build rapport and strong professional relationships with a range of stakeholders whilst managing competing priorities.
  • Candidates with strong payroll accounting experience with complex EBA structures would be looked upon favourably.
  • Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Excel. Experience with MagiQ and Oracle will be highly regarded.

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

  • Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
  • Discounted health insurance and eye care
  • A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
  • Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
  • Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
  • Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, purchased leave options and monthly ADO's
  • Flexible, hybrid working practices

Join us

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

Applications must include a current resume and a detailed cover letter outlining your interest in the position.

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.

Hiring Manager: Natalie Kochovski

Email:

Applications Close: Tuesday 9th September 2025



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