Benefits:

Part-time Permanent: 9.00am – 2.30pm, 4 days a week (Thursday and Friday are required)

Pro-rata 83,000 - $89,000 per annum + Super

Salary packaging of up to $18,550 per year

Hybrid working arrangement available

About the company:

As the heart of community care, Melville Cares provide a range of aged care services including home support, in​-home respite, transport services, social groups and more. Our vision, is that we at Melville Cares believe older peoples’ lives should be as fulfilling as at any other stage of life, and is achieved by our commitment to our values. By empowering our clients, building trust and engaging with compassion we walk alongside clients on their unique journey through later life assisting as much, or as little, as they choose.

About the role:

Are you passionate about providing essential support that keeps organisations running smoothly? Melville Cares is seeking a dedicated Assistant Accountant to join our team at our Ardross location. This role is integral to our client service and organisational strength, focusing on accounting support across various essential tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

Month end accounting including journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations

Maintain Fixed Assets and depreciation schedules

Monthly BAS preparation

Assist with preparation of monthly management financial reports

Assist with processing invoices using automated systems like ProSpend and NetSuite

Assist with credit card acquittals

Assist with other finance and administrations functions as required

Communicate respectfully with all stakeholders

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

As the successful candidate, you must meet these selection criteria:

Minimum 2+ years’ experience in management financial reporting

Advanced Excel skills (xlookups, pivot tables, sumifs, graphs, tables, drop-downs etc)

Strong knowledge of finance systems and ability to confidently navigate modules such as AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Banking and Reporting

Exceptional analytical skills and proficient in using modern accounting and business systems (NetSuite, ProSpend, Employment Hero, AlayaCare)

Sound knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the application of accounting principles

High level of attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent communication, organisational and time management abilities

National Police clearance (less than 3 months old)

A commitment to upholding the Vision, Mission, and Values of Melville Cares

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we encourage you to apply online and look forward to reviewing your application.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit your application including a current curriculum via the Seek website. Applications close 28 September 2025. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a successful applicant is identified.

Melville Cares values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those with disabilities, to apply.