Financial & Asset Accountant

St John WA has been serving the Western Australian community since 1922. Our organisation has grown into an integrated healthcare provider, connecting people across WA to lifesaving emergency services, urgent care, and health education.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, and we are committed to making a positive impact on the safety, wellbeing, and health of everyone, no matter where in WA they live. Our services are powered by more than 8,000 dedicated employees and volunteers who bring care, skill, and compassion to every corner of the state.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Financial & Fixed Asset Accountant to join our Finance department on a 12-month fixed term basis. This role is based at our head office in Belmont.

The Financial & Fixed Asset Accountant manages fixed asset records and financial processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and effective reporting. The position supports capital planning, monitors expenditure against budgets, and provides financial and asset accounting support to stakeholders to maintain strong governance and control.

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure Fixed Assets are monitored, safeguarded and maintained appropriately.
• Maintain Fixed Asset Records: including WIP, acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation schedules.
• Support the development and implementation of fixed asset policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Perform monthly uploads of CAPEX actuals, provide variance commentary, and track approved capital budgets against actual expenditure to ensure effective cost control.
• Minimise risks materialising, such as misappropriation of fixed assets, unauthorised disposals, and incorrect depreciation amounts being allocated to fixed assets.
• Assist the Financial Reporting team in maintaining compliance with external lodgement requirements, including FBT, BAS, and Annual Report submissions.
• Ensure that obligations under the Ambulance Services Agreement (ASA) agreement with the Department of Health (DoH) are met.

What You’ll Need:

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar financial or asset accounting role
• Advanced knowledge of fixed asset accounting, financial reporting processes, and relevant accounting standards
• Knowledge of systems, tools and process within the ambit of this position
• Strong proficiency in financial systems (e.g. ERP systems such as TechnologyOne, SAP, or Oracle) and advanced Excel capabilities.
• CA/CPA qualification or working towards (preferred)

Benefits:

The successful candidate will be offered an interactive and supportive working environment, along with:

• $550 Health and Wellness reimbursement
• 17.5% leave loading
• Salary packaging and novated leasing
• Consumer discounts
• Discounts on first aid equipment
• Complimentary First Aid Training
• Complimentary ambulance cover
• Corporate Uniform 

Ready to Apply?

To be considered for this opportunity, please click Apply Now. You will need to complete the online application form and submit the following:

1. Up to date CV detailing key experiences and work history.
2. Cover letter addressing relevant experience and skills.

Applicants will receive an automated receipt on application. If you have not received this email, please contact the Talent Sourcing team prior to the closing date and time. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Applications that do not include both a cover letter and resume may not be considered.

Alternatively, if you have any questions, please contact Careers on (08) 9334 1436 or via email at careers@stjohnwa.com.au

Applications close on Tuesday, 2 June 2026 at 6pm.

St John WA is committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming, and diverse workplace where everyone feels safe to be themselves. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the LGBTIQ+ community.

St John WA is a child-safe organisation and takes a proactive approach to child safety. We ensure all children engaged in St John WA services are protected, respected, and empowered. Our commitment is supported by clear policies and procedures that reinforce our safeguarding practices.

St John WA reserves the right to select a shortlist from the applications received. The selection process employed will be at the discretion of St John WA.