Financial Accountant

Acacia Connection is a leader in human resource risk management services offering unparalleled Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and HR support services to organisations to achieve industry leading outcomes.

We are making a difference to the lives of thousands of employees and their immediate families in the area of mental health by offering initial support and assistance to individuals and groups who have personal and/or work-related issues that may impact on their wellbeing, performance, or psychological health.

We pride ourselves on being an organisation that genuinely cares about people, with a strong commitment to service excellence, compassion, and professionalism.

What We Offer

Meaningful work within a supportive team – what we do matters! We make a REAL difference in people’s lives

Inclusive, open and supportive workplace culture with a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion

Comprehensive training and education including access to a suite of over 100,000 learning modules

Opportunities for growth and development with training programs, mentorship, career pathing, cross-functional projects, a ‘feedback’ culture, and more!

Earn purchase-points to spend in the benefits store and cashback on everyday purchases (shop exclusive offers from 1000's of retailers)

Access to amazing perks, like discounts on health insurance and electricity

Financial wellbeing - the option to choose when you get paid with Earned Wage Access (access part of your already-earned wages without needing to wait for pay day and without credit, interest, or stress)

About the Role

Reporting to our CEO, this permanent full-time role is pivotal to the success of Acacia’s finance function. You will be responsible for managing end-to-end financial processes, including month-end reporting, compliance, payroll, and all financial accounting tasks.

This is a hands-on role best suited for someone who enjoys ownership, collaboration, and delivering high-quality work with precision and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain the integrity and accuracy of all accounting records using Xero, in accordance with accrual accounting principles

Manage the performance, development and day to day activities of the Assistant Accountant.

Complete month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes, including preparation of financial statements and reports.

Prepare and present cashflow reports to the Director of Finance, CEO, and Board.

Perform bank, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliations.

Administer ATO compliance, BAS lodgements, payroll tax and superannuation reporting.

Support budgeting, reforecasting, and financial modelling activities to drive business performance.

Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, including credit control and aged receivables management.

Payroll processing and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.

Provide analytical insights and financial advice to support strategic business decisions.

Ensure compliance with corporate governance, internal policies, and statutory regulations.

Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks.

Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial consultants, and prepare supporting documentation for audits.

Continuously enhance financial systems, reporting frameworks, and internal processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Develop and monitor key financial KPIs and management dashboards to support informed decision-making.

Oversee financial aspects of projects and capital expenditures.

About You

You’re an experienced financial accountant who thrives in a dynamic, values-driven environment. You love making sense of numbers, streamlining systems, and enabling better decision-making.

Ideally, you will have:

A degree in Accounting or Finance.

CPA/CA Qualified

3–5 years of experience in a similar role

Strong working knowledge of Xero

Excellent understanding of accounting principles and compliance obligations

Advanced level proficiency in Excel

High-level proficiency in Excel

Attention to detail, strong ethics, and ability to manage confidential information

A collaborative mindset and clear communication style

A positive, can-do attitude

Our Commitment

At Acacia EAP we value inclusiveness, excellence, resilience, integrity and innovation. These values are entrenched in the work we do and how we conduct our business. We want to work with people who are passionate about people and who seek long term employment.

We are dedicated and committed to attracting and recruiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and enthusiastically encourage applications from people with disability, age-inclusive demographics, people that identify as LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Your unique experiences and perspectives will enrich our team and contribute to our collective success.

Next Steps

If you are ready to join a purpose-led organisation supporting the wellbeing of thousands, we would love to hear from you!

Please include a cover letter providing details on your skills, experience and suitability for this role. Please apply only through the Seek portal.

For queries email careers@acaciaconnection.com

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia can be considered for this position.

Please note that we will not be engaging recruitment agencies for this position.

Company Overview

Acacia Connection was established to be a high-quality Employee Assistance Program and workplace support organisation. We pride ourselves on supporting the mental health and wellbeing of those we connect with, and we embody our brand promise of Every Connection Matters in all that we do.