Village Assistant Accountant
Job No:
LDK878
Location:
Tuggeranong, ACT
About LDK Seniors Living
LDK Seniors Living vision is for every senior Australian to be treated with Love, Decency & Kindness in their ageing journey. Our core values of Love, Decency & Kindness underpin our culture and guide every aspect of everything we do for our residents and our team members. All LDK villages combine the best part of retirement living and aged care to deliver our unique One Move Promise® – our guarantee that once our residents call LDK home, they will never have to move again.
About Greenway Views
LDK Seniors Living’s flagship village, Greenway Views, is in Greenway, Tuggeranong in Canberra, opposite the South Point shopping centre and walking distance to the Tuggeranong town centre. The village consists of 327 apartments, spread over five buildings that is about half a kilometre long from end-to-end. Greenway Views is home to nearly 400 residents over the age of 65. The village has over 6,000 square metres of communal space facilitating social connectedness and a vibrant village community. LDK delivers lifestyle-for-life through a variety of age-friendly facilities, amenities and activities for both independent and non-independent residents. On-site facilities include a gym, art centre, chapel, dance room, theatre, library, several hospitality outlets, village shed, barber shop, hairdresser, medical consultation room, grocer, purpose designed meeting spaces and a dog park.
About the role
Reporting to the Village Finance Manager, the Village Assistant Accountant supports the day-to-day financial operations of the village.
The successful candidate will work Monday - Friday 0830am - 1700pm
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist with the preparation of monthly village management reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and cash flow statement.
- Assist with preparation of month end reconciliations.
- Assist with BAS/GST Compliance requirements.
- Support preparation and distribution of resident billing for care, hospitality and general services charges; including management of accounts receivable process.
- Assist residents with billing enquiries in a timely and professional manner with the Village Finance Manager supporting more complex queries.
- Assist with Account Payable Function.
- Invoice review, coding and provision to Group Finance for processing.
- Managing external supplier queries within the assigned staff.
- Conduct staff site inductions and maintain induction records.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field.
- Must possess strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Accounting within the retirement village sector experience is preferable but not essential
- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and accounting software (Demonstrated experience with Xero is preferable.
- Proven work experience as a Financial Accountant or similar role
Our Employee Value Proposition
LDK villages have established a reputation of being ‘truly happy places’ for residents. We know that this can only be achieved if our team feel connected, respected and valued. When you join LDK, you will be joining a for-purpose, values-led, people-first organisation that empowers and invests in our employees to develop, nurture and grow individual professional capability. You will work in a friendly, open and welcoming environment.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package
- Free on-site parking
- Purchased leave options, giving you the flexibility to take extra time off when you need it
- Salary packaging with novated leasing options
- Rewards and retail discounts program
- Free daily coffee/tea/standard beverage for all staff
- Continuous professional development and promotion opportunities
- Excellent company culture underpinned by Love, Decency and Kindness (LDK)
- Beautiful workplace environment at all our villages
- On-site cafes and restaurants available to staff
- Celebration of cultural events amongst staff and residents
- Employee referral bonus and retention bonus
How to apply
People who join LDK inherently possess and practice LDK values in their daily life. They have a desire and passion to apply these values toward a fulfilling purpose of caring for older people and want to work together with a team that are highly committed to the LDK vision.
If this sounds like you, and LDK sounds like the place you’ve been looking for, we would love to hear from you.
Please click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts. We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity.
