Assistant Accountant

: • Convenient Fitzroy location • Challenging and rewarding work environment • Flexible working arrangements • Work for one of Australia’s leading hospital groups • Permanent, Part Time (24 hours per week) About the Role The Assistant Accountant role will be integral in supporting the organisation’s accounting obligations by completing the bank reconciliations, being the key contact managing Foundation’s financial transactions, contributing to month end processing, and supporting the financial accounting team to ensure strong financial governance is maintained. The position will work closely with the Financial Accounting team and the GM, Financial performance to provide accounting support for SVHMs financial objectives, whilst ensuring strong financial governance. The role will be completed in accordance with policies and procedures, with a focus on internal controls, daily efficiencies and continuous improvement. Your Contribution • Completion of month end financial transaction requirements for Foundation including disbursements and banking transactions • Assist the senior financial accountants when required • Actively contribute to building efficiencies and streamlining processes across the Financial Accounting team responsibilities • Contribute to financial accounting month end tasks and ensure processing is accurate and finalised in a timely manner in line with day 3 close off • Completion of bank transfers for non AP related transactions • Participate and contribute to regular meetings within the Finance team, and foundation; What we Offer • Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay! • In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks • Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals • Culture of continuous improvement About Our Department The SVHM finance team consists of approximately 35 staff members across financial accounting, accounts payable, debtors, revenue services and strategic finance. The department consists of a friendly, driven, hardworking team where the opportunity existsto build relationships with key stakeholders across the hospital and within the finance team, whilst embracing the culture of continuous improvement, teamwork and collaboration. The SVHM finance team have a hybrid working arrangement and staff are expected to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week. Working at St Vincent’s St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. Application Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM. SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more. Closing Date: 1 November 2026 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct