Financial Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Australia.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete payroll processing cycle, collaborating with People Operations to ensure precision, compliance, and prompt resolution of inquiries.

• Take charge of the accounts payable function, which includes handling invoice processing, supplier reconciliations, and payment runs.

• Assist with month-end closing by performing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and providing supporting documentation.

• Collaborate with the offshore finance team on transaction processing tasks.

• Manage and review overhead cost structures, partnering with budget holders throughout the organization to monitor expenditures and highlight discrepancies.

• Serve as a business partner to the People and Operations teams, offering financial insights and assistance on cost-related issues.

• Contribute to Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and financial reporting tasks, including forecasting, reporting, and ad hoc analyses.

• Assist the Financial Controller and Senior Accountant with internal initiatives focused on enhancing finance processes and controls.

• Identify and recommend ways to streamline and automate transactional accounting tasks.

• Report directly to the Financial Controller while closely collaborating with the Finance Director, Senior Accountant, and People Operations team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in payroll, accounts payable, or broader transactional accounting, preferably in a SaaS, tech, or rapidly growing business environment.

• Strong attention to detail coupled with a meticulous and methodical approach to work tasks.

• Proficient in accounting software (Xero) and skilled in Google Sheets or Excel.

• Excellent communication abilities, comfortable working collaboratively with People Operations and other business partners.

• A genuine enthusiasm for learning about the edtech industry and evolving into a broader finance generalist role over time.

• Capability to work autonomously while also effectively contributing as part of a small, high-performing team.

• Must possess Australian working rights.

🏝️ Benefits

• Tailored flexibility: Enjoy a work-life balance with hours that adapt to your needs, whether for university, family commitments, or personal time.

• Generous leave: Access additional paid leave options as a permanent employee.

• Location independence: Work from Sydney, interstate, or wherever you find inspiration.

• Growth and development: Benefit from ongoing opportunities to enhance your skills and broaden your knowledge.

• Holistic wellbeing: Take advantage of a comprehensive employee assistance program subscription and additional wellbeing leave, supporting your overall wellbeing.

• Parental support: Receive 14 weeks of paid leave for new parents, with additional leave specifically available for birthing parents.

• Engage in regular social events, both in-person and remote: Participate in team sports competitions, trivia nights, and themed annual events.

• Atomi access: Enjoy complimentary Atomi services for yourself and your family.