Financial Accountant

At Nova Dental Implant Centre, finance is at the heart of our mission to build Australia's leading dental support organisation (DSO). Through strategic investments, mergers, and acquisitions, we scale and transform dental practices nationwide. With a strong focus on financial discipline, operational excellence, and growth, we provide the financial infrastructure that allows our clinical partners to focus on delivering world-class patient care.

As part of our expansion, we are seeking a Financial Accountant to join our high-performing finance team. Working alongside our Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and integrity across our growing group of clinics. This is a career-defining opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, M&A-driven healthcare business.

Why Join Us?

• Exposure to M&A transactions, integrations, and growth strategy
• Career progression opportunities within a rapidly scaling group
• Hands-on role with direct impact on profitability, compliance, and growth
• Collaborative team culture with direct mentoring from our Financial Controller, CFO & CEO.

Role Description – Financial Accountant
About the Role

As a Financial Accountant at Nova, you will be responsible for supporting the Financial Controller in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing statutory and management reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. You will be involved in reconciliations, journal entries, inter-company accounting, and month-end close. This role requires strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll officers, while also providing analysis and insights to support business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Compliance

• Prepare monthly financial statements, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports.
• Ensure compliance with Australian accounting standards and company policies.
• Support the preparation of BAS, FBT, and other tax-related obligations.
• Assist in year-end statutory reporting and liaise with external auditors.

Month-End & Reconciliations

• Complete journal entries, accruals, and prepayments.
• Perform reconciliations across bank accounts, intercompany balances, and key control accounts.
• Maintain accuracy of the general ledger.
• Support the timely closure of month-end and year-end reporting.

Accounts Support & Process Improvement

• Work closely with AP/AR officers to ensure transactions are recorded correctly.
• Review reconciliations and escalate discrepancies to the Financial Controller.
• Assist in implementing stronger financial controls and process improvements.

M&A Support

• Assist with due diligence, financial modelling, and integration of newly acquired clinics.
• Ensure smooth financial onboarding of acquisitions into Nova's systems.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Provide variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.
• Support in monitoring KPIs related to financial performance.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports for management and assist in decision-making.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CA/CPA qualified or working towards).
• 2–4+ years' experience in a financial accounting role (healthcare or multi-entity experience desirable).
• Strong technical knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards.
• Hands-on experience with Xero and proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• 100% accuracy in reconciliations and GL integrity.
• On-time delivery of month-end and year-end financial statements.
• Compliance with all ATO reporting deadlines.
• Support in smooth integration of acquisitions within timelines.
• Continuous improvement of financial processes and controls.

What We Offer

• Exposure to complex, multi-entity financial structures.
• Direct mentorship from an experienced Financial Controller and CFO.
• A role that grows with the business, offering career development opportunities.
• Competitive salary package + growth incentives.
• Be part of a dynamic healthcare group scaling toward a billion-dollar exit.

Next Step:

Apply today and take the opportunity to join a high-growth company where your financial expertise directly supports business expansion and transformation.

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