Assistant Accountant (Part Time – 3 to 4 Days per Week)
Develop Your Career with Mentoring from an Experienced CFO
Ashleigh Community is seeking an enthusiastic and motivatedAssistant Accountantto join our leadership team.
This is an outstanding opportunity for someone with solid finance experience who is looking to take the next step in their accounting career.
Reporting directly to our Chief Executive Officer, an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will receive ongoing coaching, mentoring and professional development with the opportunity to grow into a full Accountant role.
You will be responsible for the complete day-to-day finance function while progressively developing your financial management, reporting and strategic accounting skills.
About Us
Ashleigh Community is a respected not-for-profit provider of residential aged care and retirement living, committed to delivering high-quality care, exceptional customer service and a supportive workplace where employees can develop and succeed.
About the Role
Working closely with the CEO and senior management team, you will be responsible for:
Accounts receivable
Accounts payable
Payroll
Bank reconciliations and cash flow management
Financial reporting and reconciliations
Fixed asset management
Prudential compliance and financial administration
Resident admission financial documentation
Supporting budgeting, forecasting and year-end audit activities
Assisting with financial analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
As your knowledge and experience develop, you will progressively take on broader accounting responsibilities under the guidance of the CEO.




About You
You will have:
A Degree or tertiary qualification in Accounting, Business or Finance
At least three years' experience in a finance, accounts or assistant accounting role
Experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll
Strong Microsoft Excel and computerised accounting skills
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A willingness to learn and develop professionally
A proactive, positive and team-oriented approach
Desirable
Experience within residential aged care or retirement living
Knowledge of AN-ACC funding, RADs, DAPs and aged care financial processes
CPA or CA membership, or currently studying towards professional qualifications
What We Offer
Part time position (3–4 days per week)
Genuine career pathway to a full Accountant role
One-on-one coaching and mentoring from an experienced CFO
Supportive leadership team
Professional development opportunities
Opportunity to work across both aged care and retirement living
A varied and rewarding role where your contribution is valued
If you are looking for a position where you can build your accounting career while making a real difference within a respected community organisation, we would love to hear from you.
Applications should include a current resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.
Please note that due to the volume of applicants expected for this role, only successful short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Applicants must reside in and have the right to work in Australia.

📌 Assistant Accountant (Victoria)
🏢 Ashleigh House
📍 Victoria