Senior Accountant - Australia

Job Description

About us

Sleek.com is on a mission to revolutionise how entrepreneurs operate their businesses. We want to give business owners peace of mind and the power of online solutions to allow them to focus on what they do best - growing their business.

We are a team of 400+ Sleekers from 18 countries, with offices in Australia 🇦🇺, the United Kingdom 🇬🇧, Singapore 🇸🇬 and Hong Kong 🇭🇰 committed to delivering the best experience to our clients! Since the start of our journey, Sleek has gained the trust of more than 450,000 businesses globally and raised a total of $51M in funding from world class venture capital funds. 🚀

Since 2017, our vision is that AI takes care of the boring manual work, and individuals are able to focus on providing added value services to companies. That vision is alive in our products, and we roll them out, one country at a time. 🎯

#2023: we were nominated in the Forbes Top 100 companies, and Linkedin top 10 startups. 🏆 We also obtained our B-Corp certification, making us one of the most sustainable company globally. 🌱

#2024: we were listed among the Financial Times top 200 fast growth companies in Asia Pacific, and the Straits Times top 20 fastest growing companies. 🏆

We are now looking for Senior Accountants to join our growing Australian team!

Position Duties

• Transaction Recording: Record day-to-day financial transactions and complete posting processes to ensure accurate bookkeeping.
• Ledger Verification: Verify that all transactions are correctly recorded in the ledger and perform partial checks on posting processes to maintain data integrity.
• Bank Reconciliation: Perform regular bank reconciliations to align company records with bank statements.
• Data Management: Enter data, maintain accurate financial records, and generate detailed reports for management.
• Accounts Management: Process accounts receivable and payable transactions, ensuring timely payments and collections.
• Management Accounts: Assist in the preparation of management accounts to provide actionable insights for decision-making.

Other Responsibilities

• Full Set of Accounts: Maintain full sets of books for a portfolio of clients, including managing fixed asset registers, raising journals, and preparing financial reports using Xero.
• Tax Compliance: Prepare Quarterly/Annual BAS (Business Activity Statements) and IAS (Instalment Activity Statements) to meet regulatory requirements.
• Client Payroll: Provide payroll support for clients, ensuring accurate and compliant processing.
• Software Management: Manage Xero and Dext accounts for clients, ensuring smooth operation and accuracy.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the bookkeeping and tax accounting teams to ensure seamless financial operations.
• Client Communication: Maintain effective communication with clients to address queries and provide updates.
• Regulatory Adherence: Understand and comply with Australian financial regulations to ensure legal and ethical practices.

Requirements

• Education: A degree or diploma in Accounting or Finance to ensure foundational knowledge in the field.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years' experience working in an Australian public accounting firm, demonstrating familiarity with local tax and accounting practices.
• Professional Certifications: Certifications such as ACCA, CPA, or CA are a definite plus, reflecting advanced expertise and commitment to the profession.
• Technical Skills:
• Excel Expertise: Strong command of Excel for financial analysis and reporting.
• Xero Proficiency: Experience with Xero is mandatory, and being a Certified User is preferred to ensure efficiency in accounting processes.
• Personal Attributes:
• Self-Motivation: A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a positive attitude to excel in a dynamic work environment.
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication abilities to engage effectively with clients and team members.

Benefits

• Career development plan to become a Tax Accountant within 18 months with our internal training academy
• An open and inclusive culture with an international team that believes in the values of S.L.E.E.K - Simplicity, Loyalty, Entrepreneurship, Excellence and Kindness
• Loads of opportunities to build things and break them without any issue - as long as we learn from it :)
• Grow with our team, grow your career in a fast-moving, always evolving industry