At RSL LifeCare we provide care and services to veterans and seniors living in our communities and those receiving support at home.
Our vision of creating proud communities living their best lives is at the heart of everything we do. For more than 100 years, we have proudly supported veterans and their families, building a legacy of care, respect, and service.
Joining RSL LifeCare means becoming part of a large, purpose-driven organisation where your expertise and commitment can make a genuine difference.
We are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team. In this role, you will help maintain high standards of financial accounting, controls, and governance while supporting the delivery of accurate financial reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
In this role you will:
Prepare reconciliations and support month-end financial processes.
Assist with BAS, reporting, and audit requirements.
Maintain financial controls and general ledger accuracy.
Contribute to process improvements and finance projects.
Provide support across the Finance team as required.
Our expectations are that you have:
Progress towards CA or CPA qualification.
A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel, SharePoint, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
A proactive approach, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
RSL LifeCare offers the following benefits:
Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per year through our not-for-profit status.
Access to Maxxia Rewards, with discounts across hundreds of leading retailers.
Fitness Passport membership.
17.5% leave loading on annual leave.
Opportunity to work for a respected organisation with a strong community focus and meaningful purpose.
Ongoing opportunities for professional development and growth.
Our commitment to diversity:
Our values guide everything we do: Do the Right Thing, Aim Higher, Care from the Heart, and Act as One Team.
We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people across our community, particularly veterans, current and former ADF personnel, their families, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, valued, and heard, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, or disability.
It is a mandatory requirement for employees working in the aged care sector to hold a valid Police Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check, as required for the role. All clearances must be verified prior to commencement with RSL LifeCare.
LocationNorth SydneySkills Required
- Progress towards CA or CPA qualification
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, SharePoint, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Proactive approach, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous improvement
- Valid Police Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check (mandatory for aged care roles)
What We Do
RSL LifeCare is an Australian social purpose organisation serving veterans, seniors and their families. It provides aged care through residential homes and personal home care, retirement living in villages, and veteran support services. Its integrated wellbeing and care approach operates across more than 60 sites in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, with the stated purpose of enriching veterans’ and seniors’ lives.
