
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.