Senior Accountant / Finance Business Partner

Make your mark in a growing national organisation

Lifeful is a fast-growing, values-driven organisation delivering disability and allied health services across NSW, VIC, QLD and WA.

We are entering an exciting phase of growth involving systems transformation, automation, acquisitions and commercial development — and we’re looking for a senior accountant who wants more than routine reporting.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-autonomy finance leadership role with genuine exposure to strategic decision-making and business growth.

About the role

This is a senior standalone accounting role, reporting directly to the CEO.

While the role offers significant autonomy and strategic exposure, it is also a hands-on “doer” role, suited to someone who enjoys ownership, accountability and variety.

The location is flexible and requires regular in-office presence to work closely with the CEO and operational teams.

For the right applicant — particularly someone bringing strong capability and long-term commitment — there is potential to establish or shape a dedicated local office environment over time.

You will be responsible for:

• End-to-end financial management across multiple entities.
• Tax and statutory compliance including BAS, PAYG, payroll tax and superannuation.
• Liaison with external accountants, tax advisors and auditors.
• Monthly management reporting (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Cash flow forecasting and active cash management.
• Financial analysis and insights to support business performance.
• Development and enhancement of financial systems, processes and internal controls.
• Oversight of outsourced and offshore payroll, accounts payable and billing teams.
• Leadership of the NDIS Plan Management function.
• Management of outsourced IT providers and contribution to cyber and systems risk management.
• Support for growth initiatives including acquisitions, due diligence, business cases and financing.

About you

You are a commercially minded accountant who enjoys responsibility and influence.

You’re confident working independently, enjoy being embedded in the business, and value face-to-face collaboration with operational teams.

You don’t need to have done everything before — but you are capable of researching new areas, developing understanding quickly and delivering outcomes to a high standard.

You’ll bring:

• Degree qualification in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA or CA qualification (or near completion).
• Strong technical accounting and compliance knowledge.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong systems literacy and interest in technology.
• Ability to work autonomously with accountability.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style.

Highly regarded:

• Experience in multi-entity or growing organisations.
• Exposure to NDIS, healthcare or human services (or strong capacity to learn quickly).
• Experience working with outsourced or offshore teams.
• Interest in automation, AI and process improvement.
• Experience supporting business cases, due diligence or commercial projects.

Working arrangements & location

This role is intended to be primarily office-based, with flexibility available once strong working relationships and systems knowledge are established.

Applicants should be based within reasonable commuting distance of either:

Swansea, NSW, Melton, VIC, Frankston Vic, Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast

Why join Lifeful?

• Senior role with genuine ownership and influence.
• Direct access to the CEO and strategic discussions.
• Broad commercial exposure rarely available in similar roles.
• Opportunity to shape systems, processes and financial capability.
• Potential to help establish or grow a local office environment.
• Competitive regional salary package.

If you’re looking for a role where you can own the finance function, be close to the business and genuinely make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and a short cover letter outlining why this opportunity interests you.

Please note: All offers of employment are subject to relevant background checks, including NDIS Worker Screening and right to work in Australia.