Assistant Accountant

Who we are Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution. Since our inception in 2014, we’ve scaled to a $2 billion valuation and gained a presence in 6 countries globally - Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK and Canada. We now service over 300,000 businesses and more than 2 million employees. The EH Way At Employment Hero, we’re proud of our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way.

• We are Mission First - everything we do (from what we work on, to how we allocate capital and where we focus) is driven by our Mission
• We are Remote First - we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy
• We are AI First - we are committed to using AI to accelerate our mission; AI is not just a tool, it’s a fundamental part of how we operate, innovate, and scale
• We are Apolitical - we do not take a position on political or social topics, unless it relates to our Mission
• We Live by Our Values - we role model our values 100% of the time
• We Expect High Performance - we set a high standard and we’re not satisfied with being average

This role As an Assistant Accountant, you will play a crucial role in the operations of the Finance team and will work closely with the Financial Controller, Management Accountant and other assistant accountants. They will be responsible for our day-to-day accounting, including bank reconciliations, journals, accruals and you will have exposure to inter-company and FX transactions. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can work at a fast pace. You will be responsible for running the day-to-day accounts while also maintaining compliance. We're seeking a commercially-minded accountant with great critical thinking skills. This will include

• Daily reconciliation of global bank accounts
• Reconciliation of company credit cards and spend management platforms
• Supporting Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes
• Preparing journal entries including prepayments, accruals, depreciation, intercompany transactions
• Completion of month end balance sheet reconciliations ensuring that all reconciliation issues are investigated and resolved
• Assist in the external audits
• Assisting the Finance team with ad hoc tasks and involvement in standardising and optimising financial accounting processes
• Reconciliation and variance analysis of Company Spends

To thrive at Employment Hero, you’ll need to embody The EH Way - operating with focus, agility, and an obsession with impact. For this role, you’ll also bring

• 1 year experience in a similar role
• Looking to start / currently studying for CA/CPA qualification
• Relevant degree in finance/accounting
• Experience with NetSuite is advantageous
• Hungry, creative, enthusiastic, and data-driven with a diverse skill set to thrive in an environment of fast growth and ambiguity
• Strong planning and organisational skills with aptitude to learn and complete work within agreed deadlines
• Analytical skills to interpret and present accurate financial data
• Have strong communication, presentation, listening skills and ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Possess excellent decision making and problem-solving skills
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic

What we can offer At Employment Hero, we don’t just talk about a better way to work - we live it. Joining Employment Hero means

• You will work remotely, with the flexibility to own your time and impact
• You will access cutting-edge tools to amplify your work, knowledge and outputs
• You’ll surround yourself with ambitious, outcome-driven colleagues who challenge you to do the best work of your life
• You’ll own ESOP (employee share options) in one of the world’s fastest-growing tech companies
• You’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits that includes - a very generous paternity leave policy, subsidised egg freezing (so you can make the choice that’s right for you, on your terms), a WFH office expense budget, and outstanding learning & development opportunities

At Employment Hero, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of your application data. To understand how we do so, you can read our Applicant Privacy Policy here employmenthero.com/legals/applicant-policy/ Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.