Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS) is a new, dedicated public youth mental health service and is the first of its kind in Australia. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team.

Financial Accountant

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)

Permanent Ongoing | Full-time | Parkville

• Join Victoria’s newest Public Mental Health Service dedicated to youth
• Permanent Ongoing Full-time role | Parkville based | Hybrid WFH
• Salary Packaging | Monthly ADO | EAP and wellbeing programs

About Us:

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS) is Victoria’s newest public mental health service dedicated to the care of young people aged 12 to 25 experiencing complex mental health challenges.

PYMHWS is leading a bold and values-driven transformation in youth mental health care across Melbourne’s north and west. We exist to walk alongside young people, their families, carers, supporters and kin delivering care that is accessible, inclusive, developmentally appropriate, evidence-informed, and grounded in lived experience. Our service model is shaped by the voices of young people and their communities, and underpinned by a commitment to safety, equity, and continuous learning.

At PYMHWS, we are working with our community and partners to build in a future where all young people can access world-class mental health support, close to home. As we grow, we are looking for passionate, skilled, and visionary professionals to join us in shaping a new era of youth mental health in Victoria.  

Why Join PYMHWS?

• Salary packaging options, up to $11,600 tax free earnings
• Monthly ADO for full time employees
• Flexible working arrangements including remote work options
• Work alongside passionate, visionary leaders in a values-led organisation
• Flexible, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture
• Employee wellbeing focused, access to EAP

About the Role:

Operating within the Finance Team, the Financial Accountant supports all aspects relating to PYMHWS’ financial accounting, reporting and compliance activities. This is a newly created position directly reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager.

The Financial Accountant requires specialist knowledge in the areas of accounting, finance and taxation, proactively operating with a continuous improvement focus within the role.

What You'll Do:

• Assist in the completion of Month End close process, including completion of month-end Journals to ensure an accurate General Ledger and Asset Register.
• Conduct month-end review and analysis of results, including completion of KPI’s and Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports, Department of Health submissions, and annual statutory accounts.
• Support capital works accounting, including monitoring project costs and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with external regulatory obligations, covering areas such as GST, superannuation, FBT, and other legislative requirements.
• Support internal and external audit processes and ensures compliance with relevant standards.
• Contribute to the budgeting and forecasting processes.

About You:

✔️ Proven experience in completion of month end close process and compliance reporting

✔️ Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related field

✔️ Undergoing or completion of CA or CPA

✔️ Proficiency and experience using Microsoft Excel & Word. Experience with Magiq and Oracle FMIS is highly regarded

✔️ Excellent organisational and time management skills, with accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to deliver result under tight time frames

✔️ Prior experience working in Public Health or Public Sector highly desirable

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're looking to be part of something truly meaningful—we’d love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, contact Ella Wang, Financial Reporting Manager - 0409 674 216

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received. Advertising may cease prior to the closing date. 

To view the full Position Description, please click HERE

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

PYMHWS stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.