Job Description

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

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

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Our values guide everything we do:

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Compassion | Accountability | Responsiveness | Transparency | Sustainability

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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.

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

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About the Role

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

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Your responsibilities will include:

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- Supporting monthly and year-end financial processes
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- Preparing journals and balance sheet reconciliations
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- Assisting with the preparation of monthly financial reports
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- Completing bank reconciliations and assisting with cash management
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- Maintaining fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules
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- Assisting with annual budgeting and forecasting processes
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- Preparing GST, BAS and associated reconciliations for review
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- Assisting with the preparation of audit files, reconciliations and supporting documentation
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- Coordinating information and documentation requested by auditors
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- Supporting financial compliance and reporting requirements
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- Contributing to improvements in financial systems, processes and controls
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- Providing backfill and administrative support across the Finance and Administration team when required
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About You

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

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Ideally, you will bring:

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- Accounting qualifications or be currently studying towards an accounting qualification
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- An understanding of accounting principles and practices
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- Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills
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- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
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- Good communication and interpersonal skills
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- Strong time management and organisational skills
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- Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
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- Experience with accounting software or the ability to quickly learn new systems
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- The ability to work autonomously while also contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team
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- A willingness to learn, ask questions and take on new challenges
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- Previous experience within aged care, community services or the not-for-profit sector would be advantageous but is not essential.
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Requirements

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The successful applicant will require:

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- A current National Police Check
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- Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain one
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- A current Driver's Licence
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- Formal accounting qualifications are highly regarded; however, applicants currently studying or developing their accounting career are encouraged to apply.
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Why Join MHA Care?

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

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We offer:

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- Salary Packaging benefits
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- Flexible working arrangements to support your lifestyle and commitments
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- A supportive and approachable Finance and Administration team
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- Exposure to a broad range of accounting functions
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- Opportunities to develop your skills and grow your accounting career
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- A values-driven workplace where teamwork, respect and kindness matter
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- Staff recognition through service awards, appreciation events and ongoing support
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- The opportunity to build a career within the growing aged and community care sector
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- The chance to work for a local not-for-profit organisation supporting local communities
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MHA Care is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and stages of their careers.

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📌 Assistant Accountant (Yarrawonga)
🏢 MHA Care
📍 Yarrawonga