Financial Accountant

Apply Job no: DRKCB Category: Finance Supportive, high-performing finance team with a strong focus on development, collaboration, and continuous improvement Make an impact in a hands-on financial accounting role with end-to-end responsibility and visibility across the business Great team culture at GemLife - we celebrate our wins, value inclusion, and take time to recognise important events like Harmony Day and R U OK? Day Are you a detail-oriented Financial Accountant who enjoys owning the numbers and driving continuous improvement? GemLife is one of Australia's fastest-growing developers, owners and operators of luxury over-50s lifestyle resorts. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a motivated Financial Accountant to join our Head Office Finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting while supporting the business with valuable financial insights and maintaining compliance with statutory obligations. What You'll Be Doing Owning the month-end reporting process, including journals, accruals and prepayments. Preparing Special Purpose and General Purpose Financial Statements. Ensuring compliance with GST, PAYG, FBT, Payroll Tax and other statutory reporting requirements. Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis. Managing the Fixed Asset Register and depreciation. Assisting with tax compliance and supporting external audits. Working closely with internal stakeholders to deliver accurate financial reporting and commercial insights. Identifying opportunities to improve financial systems, processes and controls. What You Bring CA or CPA qualification. Ideally trained within a Big 4 or mid-tier accounting firm. At least two years' post-qualification experience in a Financial Accountant role. Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial reporting experience. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with Technology One (highly regarded). Strong experience with FBT. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships. A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement. Why Join GemLife At GemLife, you'll be part of a high-performing team in a business experiencing significant growth across Australia. We offer: Competitive salary Real career growth and learning opportunities A role and company with purpose and a heart Being a crucial part of a team that values your feedback, contributions, and supports your growth and development Permanent full-time role with flexible start/finish times A company experiencing massive growth and career opportunities for the team Flare Retail discounts, Fitness Passport subsidised, and corporate uniform allowance Working at a certified Great Place to Work Ready to Join Us? Apply now with your cover letter, plus your resume, telling us a little about you and your motivation for applying. Bring your skills to a team that values excellence and good culture. Please note: This role is only open to applicants with full Australian working rights. We are not able to consider overseas or temporary visa holders at this time. Published on 07 Jul 2026, 3:55 AM