Assistant Accountant

At Employment Hero, we’re an ambitious bunch of people on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Since our inception in 2014, we've had some pretty impressive growth (100% YoY), now serving 300,000 businesses globally, with 2 million+ users on the platform, reaching unicorn status in 2022 - and we have no plans to slow down.

This is a full time role based in Sydney and pays between $75,000 - $100,000 per annum. There’s never been a more exciting time to join one of the fastest-growing SaaS unicorns, so let’s see if we could be a match!

Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.

What might your days look like

We're a team of global innovators, who cherish diverse perspectives that fuel our mission; to simplify the world of work for SMBs worldwide. This role is Sydney based

As our Assistant Accountant you will be working closely with our Financial Controller and Finance Manager, you will be responsible for our day-to-day accounting, including reconciliations, journals, accruals, customer related queries and will have exposure to inter-company and FX transactions. Your CA/CPA studies are fully paid and we offer extra study leave days.

As Assistant Accountant, you’ll be:

• Balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries for prepayments, accruals, deferred revenue and depreciation schedules
• Assisting with month-end processes and reporting
• Credit card and bank reconciliation preparation
• Managing credit control function
• Preparing BAS, GST and VAT returns
• Working on internal and external financial-related queries
• Assisting with global payroll
• Liaison with external Auditors, overseas and in Australia
• Assisting the CFO and Financial Controller with any ad hoc tasks and projects

What will you bring

• Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent accounting degree
• Part CPA/CA qualified or looking to start
• 6 months to 2 years working experience ideal
• Excellent technical accounting skills and intermediate Excel (V-lookups, pivot tables)
• Hungry, creative, enthusiastic, and data-driven with a diverse skill set to thrive in an environment of fast growth and ambiguity
• Experience with NetSuite ideal but not essential

Experience is important, but for us the biggest measure of success is people who can live and breathe our values. Show us what you can bring to the table, and we’ll empower you to let your talents shine.

Life at Employment Hero

Remote-first principles

At Employment Hero, we're not just working remotely; we're integrating flexibility and global reach into the heart of our daily operations.

We also recognise the value of face-to-face connection, and organise local and global gatherings throughout the year to celebrate our wins and make meaningful connections with our colleagues.

Work your way

Every hero has unique powers. Bound by a common purpose and trust, we encourage each other to work in ways that allow us to bring our best selves to work.

We’ve got your back

Whether you’re a seasoned remote-first pro, or a first-timer, you’re in good company. With 900+ heroes globally, team support and collaboration is at your fingertips.

But don’t just take it from us, here’s a quote from one of our AU heroes:

“Working for a company that has purpose and meaning is felt throughout the entire business. No one turns up to work just to get paid - we turn up to work because we care and take pride in what we do, but we also know how to create balance and flexibility in the important things in our life, such as family, friends and leading a lifestyle consistent with our values.”

Plus you’ll get to enjoy a number of great perks, including:

• Remote-first and flexible working arrangements
• A generous budget to spend on setting up your home office (if you need a desk, chair, or screen? We’ve got you covered!)
• We set you up for success with the latest and greatest hardware, tools and tech
• Learning and development (including an external study policy, live monthly professional development classrooms, and premium online learning content!)
• Reward and recognition programs - because great work should be recognised and rewarded
• Including Lightning Award for delivering quality work at speed and Values Champion Awards
• Swag app cashback offers and discounts on hundreds of your favourite brands and products
• Self, health, wealth and happiness programs
• Social events and team celebrations
• Employee Share Option Program: be an owner of Employment Hero
• Annual Global Gathering to get to know your global colleagues - so far we’ve been to Thailand, Vietnam and are excited to meet in Bali in September 2024

We also recognise that the same recruitment process doesn’t fit all, so should you require any accommodations or adjustments, simply let us know.

Note to recruiters: Employment Hero has a dedicated in-house recruitment team who are focused on finding the very best talent for our organisation and we kindly request that recruiters do not contact us regarding assisting with our job vacancies. While we appreciate your interest and expertise, we have everything we need in-house to attract and hire the right candidates for our team. Thank you.