Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Contour Education

3 hours ago

No application

About

  • Who are we
  • We empower students and their studies by providing an ecosystem of highly effective tutoring, resources and support. We run weekly small-group tutoring sessions at our in-person campuses, presented by young and experienced tutors that teach in a simple, intuitive and engaging way. We also supplement these sessions with weekly workshops, complimentary 1-on-1 support and a learning portal with a comprehensive suite of resources and practice material to help students master their subjects.
  • Over 8,000 students and 250+ team members have joined Contour Education since our founding in the beginning of 2020. Our growth is a testament to our dedication in providing ALL our students and parents with a premium learning experience (from 24/7 personal support to on-demand resources) and our commitment to helping them achieve their personal goals, and achieve success in their school assessments and exams. We've been listed three years in a row as one of the Fastest Growing Startups by the Australian Financial Review, and we're continuing to multiply year over year!
  • It's our vision to reshape education, one student at a time.
  • What You’ll Do
  • Accounts Receivable: Generate invoices, reconcile receipts in Xero, manage aged debtors
  • Accounts Payable: Process invoices and payment runs, liaise with suppliers, prepare weekly schedules and reconciliations
  • Month-End Support: Reconcile bank accounts and corporate cards, assist with accruals, prepayments and journals
  • Process Improvement: Maintain accurate finance data, support automation and workflow improvements
  • What You Bring
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce or similar
  • 2+ years in an accounting or assistant accountant role
  • Proficiency in Xero and Excel (pivots and lookups are a must) - bonus points if you bring AI prowess with you!
  • Strong grasp of accounting principles
  • Accuracy, attention to detail and proactive attitude

Bonus points if you have

  • CA or CPA (or working towards these)
  • Experience in education, SaaS, or startups
  • Why You’ll Love It
  • Competitive pay and benefits - including monthly subscription allowance and birthday leave.
  • A role that grows with you as we scale
  • Mentorship and learning opportunities from senior finance leaders
  • A collaborative team that values new ideas
  • The satisfaction of seeing the direct impact of your work
  • Genuine hybrid working model
  • 👉 If reconciling a bank account leaves you feeling accomplished, you’ll feel right at home here. Apply now and let’s crunch numbers that matter.