Tired of working for a profit-making business and want to give something back? Want a fantastic Assistant Accountant role working with a great team? If so, you may have found your new home.

Here are just a few reasons why:

You will join a friendly and experienced Finance Team at a great place to work.

You will use your skills and knowledge to create new efficiencies and process improvements.

We will provide you with development opportunities if you are keen to learn and enhance your skills.

We are not-for-profit. This means we invest everything back into providing support and services to people living with MS and other neurological conditions. We have no shareholders.

But most importantly, Our Services truly change people’s lives. We regularly hear from our clients that they have become more independent, social, and empowered thanks to MS Plus support and services.

You can get involved in some exciting fundraising events & initiatives as a participant or a volunteer.

We have free parking – no more paying high multi-level carpark rates!

About the role

The Assistant Accountant supports the Financial Accountant and wider Finance Team by the processing of accounting and administrative tasks, to ensure the delivery of accurate, timely and reliable financial information and claiming through the government. The focus of this role is Aged Care Services provided by MS Plus.

Key Responsibilities are:

Assisting with the smooth and timely month-end close process.

Preparing and reviewing account reconciliations and taking corrective actions as required.

Bank Reconciliations – reconciling bank accounts and resolving discrepancies.

Preparing and presenting variance analysis commentary for financial results.

Preparing monthly home care package (HCP) reconciliations.

Preparing client invoices for HCPs.

Accounts Receivable – ensuring accurate allocation, analysis of debtors etc.

Accounts Payable – reviewing weekly payments for accuracy.

Month end financial analysis.

About You

You have a tertiary qualification in accounting / finance or working towards.

You have had experience in a similar role, preferably in the not for profit sector

You are strong at reconciling and analysing financial data.

You can easily manage large volumes of data.

You have intermediate to advanced level Excel skills.

You have an eye for detail ensuring and demonstrating excellent data accuracy.

You can problem solve – you think about and look at the figures, not just upload them.

You have good communication skills, both oral and written.

You plan and prioritise your workload to meet deadlines.

You’re a multitasker who is happy to have more than one task on the go at any given time.

If you believe MS Plus could be your new home, here are some more details.

This role is permanent part-time (3 days per week) based in Blackburn with a competitive salary.

We currently work under a hybrid model, 2 days per week in the office, 1 day at home (if you wish).

As a not for profit, we have several benefits including Salary Packaging (more take home pay), flexible working arrangements, birthday leave, parental leave, purchased leave and discounted private health insurance.

About us

MS Plus, is the go-to provider of information, advice and support for people living with multiple sclerosis and other neurological conditions. MS Plus has been operating for more than 65 years, helping people living with multiple sclerosis and other neurological conditions to live well in VIC, TAS, NSW, and the ACT. We provide evidence-based advice, information, education, employment support, and around the clock support through our residential care services, as well as contributing funds to MS research.

MS Plus is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people with a lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Want more information about the role? Contact Bruce Morrison, Senior Manager Finance via [email protected] or on 03 9845 2842.

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