Owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, Australia’s largest and most respected private hospital operator, North Shore Private Hospital is a 351-bed reputable medical/surgical hospital offering a comprehensive range of medical, surgical specialities including cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, maternity, advanced general and colorectal, urology and spinal surgery.
Ramsay provides high quality healthcare to millions of people each year through a network of hospitals, clinics and services in Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom.
North Shore Private Hospital is now hiring!
Job DescriptionMaternity leave cover - Temporary fulltime 12months.
We are looking for a hands-on Senior Financial Accountant to support the statutory accounting and financial reporting function for our Hospital . The role will be responsible for the financial accounting , including month-end close, reconciliations, audit support, statutory reporting preparation, and review of accounting records. The primary focus of this role is to ensure the accounting records are complete, accurate, reconciled, properly supported, and audit-ready.
Reporting to the Director of Finance your key responsibilities will be –
- Own the month-end and year-end financial accounting process
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, P&L schedules, intercompany balances, accruals, prepayments, revenue-related entries, and supporting workpapers.
- Ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and properly supported.
- Review bookkeeping, AP, payment entries, and reconciliations .
- Prepare audit schedules and respond to external audit queries.
- Support the preparation of statutory financial statements and annual reporting requirements.
- Liaise with internal teams including operations, compliance, and other finance team members to clarify transactions and obtain supporting documents.
- Maintain clear documentation for accounting treatments, reconciliations, and audit evidence.
- Identify accounting issues, unreconciled balances, missing support, or unusual movements and escalate them in a timely manner.
About you
- CPA or CA qualified, ideally from an audit background.
- At least 3 years experience in a Financial Accounting position.
- Take ownership of tasks and follow through to resolution.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail, and curious mind.
- Strong excel skills , ideally intermediate to advanced level and comfortable using Microsoft suite
- Exposure to hospital environment desirable.
Remuneration
Salary commensurate with experience.
What’s in it for You:
At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:
- Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
- Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
- Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
- Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
- Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.
Why Join Ramsay:
At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:
- Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
- A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.
Additional Information- Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children Check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
Apply:
Ready to feel cared for while you care for others? Apply today and join us at (insert site name). All applications must be lodged online.
Applications close: 7th August 2026
Reference number: JR114467
Please Note:
Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.
Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
Skills Required
- CPA or CA qualified
- Audit background (preferred)
- At least 3 years experience in a Financial Accounting position
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
- Comfortable using Microsoft suite
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and curious mind
- Exposure to hospital environment
- Provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months
- Working-With-Children Check (may be required)
- Proof of immunisation against infectious diseases (may be required)
- Take ownership of tasks and follow through to resolution
What We Do
Ramsay Health Care is a leading multinational healthcare provider and hospital network operating globally. It manages a comprehensive network of private hospitals, clinics, and mental health facilities across multiple countries, including Australia and the UK. The company is dedicated to providing a wide range of high-quality integrated health services and exceptional patient care through its extensive network of medical facilities.
