Financial Accountant

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, working closely with People Operations to ensure accuracy, compliance and timely resolution of queries
• Own the accounts payable function, including invoice processing, supplier reconciliations and payment runs
• Support month-end close through journal postings, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting workings
• Support and collaborate with the offshore finance team on transactional processing
• Manage and monitor overhead cost structures, working with budget holders across the business to track spend and flag variances
• Business partner with People, Operations and other teams, providing financial insight and support on cost-related matters
• Contribute to FP&A and financial analysis work, including forecasting, reporting and ad hoc analysis
• Support the Financial Controller and Senior Accountant on internal projects aimed at improving finance processes and controls
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate transactional accounting processes
• Report to the Financial Controller and work closely with the Finance Director, Senior Accountant and People Operations team

• Experience in payroll, accounts payable or broader transactional accounting, ideally with exposure to a SaaS, tech or high-growth business
• Strong attention to detail and a diligent, methodical approach to your work
• Proficiency in accounting software (Xero) and Google Sheets or Excel
• Good communication skills, comfortable working cross-functionally with People Operations and other business partners
• A genuine interest in learning the edtech space and growing into a broader finance generalist role over time
• Ability to work independently while collaborating well as part of a small, high-performing team
• Australian working rights required

• Tailored flexibility: Enjoy work-life balance with hours that adapt to your needs, whether for university, family or personal time
• Generous leave: Experience additional paid leave options as a permanent team member
• Location independence: Work from Sydney, interstate or wherever you find inspiration
• Growth and development: Use ongoing opportunities to improve your skills and expand your knowledge
• Holistic wellbeing: Benefit from a comprehensive employee assistance program subscription and additional wellbeing leave, supporting your best self
• Parental support: Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for new parents, with additional leave specifically for birthing parents
• Regular social in-person and remote events: Including team sports competitions, trivia nights and themed annual events
• Atomi access: Enjoy free Atomi services for you and your family