Assistant Accountant
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. The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care.
Wollongong Private Hospital is a 171 bed private hospital operated by Australia's largest private hospital operator, Ramsay Health Care, is set in the heart of Wollongong's Medical Precinct. It features state of the art equipment, facilities and patient services setting a benchmark for healthcare facilities in the Illawarra. Wollongong Private Hospital provides all major services including an intensive care unit, ten operating theatres, cardiac and vascular Labs and an Endoscopy suite. Surgical specialties include Cardiothoracic, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, interventional cardiology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Bariatric, Head and Neck, Gynaecological, Urology, Colorectal, upper GI, General, Vascular and Plastics.
Wollongong Private Hospital is now hiring!
Wollongong Private Hospital is seeking an experienced Assistant Account to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis.
About the Role
The Assistant Accountant will work within the Finance Centre Service team contributing to preparation and reporting of financial accounts and account reconciliations to ensure that operation’s financial & operational objectives are met.
This position will:
- Have a role in the preparation and reporting of monthly financial accounts and account reconciliations including use of analysis and reporting to maintain the integrity of data in the General Ledger
- Work with Ramsay Health Care Corporate Team to help ensure the business unit is “audit ready” and contribute to the half-year / year-end audit and statutory reporting
This role offers challenge, variety and long-term career prospects for the right person.
About You
- Tertiary Qualifications in Accounting: Bachelors degree or other
- Working towards CA/CPA qualification
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for continued learning and improvement
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong analytical and logical problem solving skills
- Ability to assist in interpreting financial information & identifying areas of concern
- Ability to set standards, targets and objectives, and then coordinate work plans to ensure success in meeting same
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Demonstrated experience using Microsoft products, and ideally advanced skills in Excel
Desirable:
- Previous experience with an Accountancy firm or a large complex organisation
- Exposure to SAP and TMI and/or similar accounting software
- Previous experience within the health care sector
Overall, you are a positive and professional person with a strong work ethic and the ability to develop positive relationships with a diverse range of people.
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.
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 Wollongong Private Hospital. All applications must be lodged online.
Applications close: 19th October 2026
Reference number: JR116203
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.