Senior Management Accountant

Do you want to work for an iconic Western Australian organisation committed to changing lives and making a difference to your community?  

For more than 130 years, St John WA has been a cornerstone of support in Western Australia connecting with community through education, training and care.  

As a trusted not-for-profit, the organisation’s unwavering mission is to serve humanity and build resilient communities which we do through a strong team spirit, camaraderie and the collaboration of all team members – paid and volunteers alike - working together to support wellbeing and health for every Western Australian.  

St John WA is powered by team members who have a strong sense of belonging and purpose and combined we are a leader in pre-hospital care and related products with revenue of about $500 million across 17 different services.

Last year, we connected with 1.2 million Western Australians including:  

• 340,000 people through first aid training, education and engagement,  
• 362,000 people who received care close to where they live and work,  
• 410,000 received trusted transport and emergency care when they needed it most.   

A job to be proud of:

Reporting to the Financial Performance & Analysis Manager, you will be responsible for taking a lead role in the management of our local accounting function. The Senior Management Accountant will work closely with the executive team and the senior management team to support the strategic decision-making process of the business. This opportunity would be suited to a commercially savvy and experienced management accountant wanting to join an established brand name.

What you’ll do:

• Experience in supporting and providing direction to people through various reporting lines.
• Highly developed understanding of accounting principles and ability to apply them in a complex environment.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience in preparing monthly board packs and other management reports within required timeframes.
• Confidence with working in a highly commercial environment
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to work across a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in Financial modelling.
• Prior experience in coordinating reviews with business unit’s senior management and the executive team to ensure performance and financial targets are met.
• Ability to assist in financial projects, tender preparation, contract drafting as and when required.

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

What you’ll need:

• Extensive post-graduate experience as a Management/Corporate Accountant.
• Tertiary education in Accounting, Finance or Commerce.
• CPA or CA – fully qualified.
• Adaptability and flexibility with the ability to multitask and manage multiple deliverables.
• A self-starter attitude with the ability to work autonomously and manage independent workload.

What’s in it for you?

The successful candidate will be offered an interactive and supportive working environment within a positive and professional team along with:

• Flexible working arrangements
• $550 health and wellness reimbursement
• 17.5% leave loading
• 2 additional leave days per annum
• Corporate uniform
• Salary packaging options
• Free ambulance coverage
• Free first aid training

Are your ready to change lives?

To apply for this exciting opportunity please select “Apply Now”. Applications must include a detailed cover letter outlining your motivations for this position and resume.

Alternatively, if you have any questions, please contact Jenna Childs via email on careers@stjohnwa.com.au.

Applications close on Monday 12th  May 2025 at 6:00 PM

St John WA is committed to creating an inclusive environment which provides a sense of belonging and enables a welcoming, diverse, capable and connected workforce who represent the community we serve. Our goal is to ensure people feel safe to be themselves.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and all other suitable applicants.

Please note that St John will not accept recruitment agency applications for this position.

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