Assistant Account

Based in Yarrawonga VIC

(Part Time, Permanent)

Build your accounting career while making a difference in your local community.

MHA Care is a values-driven, community-focused not-for-profit organisation committed to providing “The Right Care.” We provide personalised and innovative solutions that support people to live their life, their way.

Our values guide everything we do:

Compassion | Accountability | Responsiveness | Transparency | Sustainability

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team in Yarrawonga. This is a varied, hands-on role offering exposure across a broad range of accounting functions and a great opportunity to further develop your skills and experience.

Junior and early-career accountants are strongly encouraged to apply.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager Finance & Administration, you will play an important role within our Finance team, supporting the day-to-day financial operations of MHA Care.

You’ll gain practical experience across month-end reporting, reconciliations, cash management, fixed assets, budgeting, compliance and audit preparation while working closely with an experienced finance team.

This role would suit someone who enjoys variety, has a strong eye for detail and is looking for an opportunity to develop their accounting career within a supportive organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include

- Supporting monthly and year-end financial processes

- Preparing journals and balance sheet reconciliations

- Assisting with the preparation of monthly financial reports

- Completing bank reconciliations and assisting with cash management

- Maintaining fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules

- Assisting with annual budgeting and forecasting processes

- Preparing GST,



BAS and associated reconciliations for review

- Assisting with the preparation of audit files, reconciliations and supporting documentation

- Coordinating information and documentation requested by auditors

- Supporting financial compliance and reporting requirements

- Contributing to improvements in financial systems, processes and controls

- Providing backfill and administrative support across the Finance and Administration team when required

About You

We’re looking for someone who is organised, enthusiastic and keen to continue developing their accounting skills.

Ideally, you will bring:

- Accounting qualifications or be currently studying towards an accounting qualification
- An understanding of accounting principles and practices

- Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills

- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

- Good communication and interpersonal skills

- Strong time management and organisational skills

- Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

- Experience with accounting software or the ability to quickly learn new systems
- The ability to work autonomously while also contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team
- A willingness to learn, ask questions and take on new challenges

Previous experience within aged care, community services or the not-for-profit sector would be advantageous but is not essential.

Requirements The successful applicant will require:

- A current National Police Check





- Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain one
- A current Driver’s Licence

Formal accounting qualifications are highly regarded; however, applicants currently studying or developing their accounting career are encouraged to apply.

Why Join MHA Care?

At MHA Care, you’re not just working with numbers — your work helps support services that make a genuine difference in people's lives.

We offer:

- Permanent Part-Time employment

- Salary Packaging perks

- Flexible working arrangements to support your lifestyle and commitments
- A supportive and approachable Finance and Administration team

- Exposure to a broad range of accounting functions

- Opportunities to develop your skills and grow your accounting career
- A values-driven workplace where teamwork, respect and kindness matter

- Staff recognition through service awards, appreciation events and ongoing support
- The opportunity to build a career within the growing aged and community care sector
- The chance to work for a local not-for-profit organisation supporting local communities

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take the next step in your accounting career, we’d love to hear from you.

To view the Position Description, visit our website: https://mhacare.org.au/careers/

Please submit your resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria to **@mhacare.org.au, marked ‘Private and Confidential’, by Monday, 24 August 2026.

Don’t wait to apply — applications will be reviewed as they are received and the position may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

MHA Care is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and stages of their careers.

📌 Assistant Accountant (Yarrawonga)
🏢 MHA Care
📍 Yarrawonga