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Financial Accountant

Employer
Brighte
Location
Sydney, Australia
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 22, 2024
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Job Function
Accounting/Audit/Tax
Industry Sector
Finance - General
Employment Type
Full Time
Education
Bachelors
Our mission is the make sustainability affordable and accessible for everyone. By offering financial solutions to homeowners, we're making renewable energy and home improvements more accessible to the everyday Aussie.

Our founder and CEO, Katherine McConnell, has been awarded Telstra Businesswoman of the year in 2020 as well as winning the Sustainability Crusader award at B&T's 2023 Women Leading Tech Awards. She is a passionate and humble leader who has a human first approach to business. As a business we have been awarded AFR Sustainability Leader in the Banking and Finance category and won the inaugural Sustainability Award at the Affies!

We value different perspectives, skills and backgrounds and have been recognised for our strength in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, winning Best Workplace Diversity (Finnies 2021).

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About the role

We are looking for an exceptional Financial Accountant to join our incredible Finance team.

At Brighte, the Financial Accountant plays a critical role to ensure the integrity and timely of financial data to help with dealing with customers and to provide the best stakeholder experience.

The role involves processing transactions, reconciliations, investigations and improvement of process and procedures. Day to day tasks:

- Prepare financial accounts and ledger reconciliations for the company and trusts.

- Maintain general ledgers (NetSuite) in relation to new account set up.

- Review general ledger transaction to ensure correct classification and tax treatment.

- Process manual customer payment, asset sales to Trusts as required and process trust remittances.

- Perform reconciliations between Bank Statement and Receivables Management. System for Customer Collections and Vendor disbursements.

- Identify and create new finance processes to improve efficiencies.

- Assist with ad hoc projects and provide support as needed.

About you

- University degree-qualified in a related discipline

- Working towards a CPA or CA qualification

- We are looking for somebody who has previous experience in a similar role - this is essential to your success at Brighte

- Experience in the banking or financial services sector or Big 4 accounting firms desirable.

- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates curiosity and ability to engage across a broad range of internal stakeholders.

- Known for having an inquisitive mind and passionate improving financial processes.

- Proficient Excel skills.

- NetSuite experience desirable.

Benefits

We're committed to building a culture where our people can thrive, both professionally and personally. So, we offer a variety of benefits and perks to support you and your family.

- Flexible working arrangements to suit individual needs and a hybrid work model.

- Employee share options - every new staff member is given an opportunity to join our Employee Share Option Plans (ESOP).

- Exciting and regular social activities to keep you connected with your team and others in the business!

- Nutritious snacks - who doesn't love that? Our thoughtfully stocked pantry includes snacks to suit your every mood. From fresh bread, protein bars, chocolate, soy crisps - you name it! We also offer a carefully curated collected of wines and beer on top for those looking to unwind or enjoy a social moment.

- End-of-trip facilities. Cycle in to work, lock up your wheels and have a shower in our end-of-trip facilities, which come complete with towel service and hair dryers.

Named LinkedIn's #10 Top Australian Start Up (2021), we know we wouldn't be anywhere without our investors, who believe in our mission and the opportunities that lie ahead for a brighter future.

Airtree Ventures, Mike Cannon-Brookes' Grok Investments, Kim Jackson and Scott Farquhar's Skip Capital, and Qualgro Partners all continue to support Brighte in making this dream a reality!If you want to join this mission-driven, inclusive, and highly collaborative team, click apply and upload your resume!

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