The Accountant will support the Financial Controller in managing the day-to-day financial operations of the company. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The Accountant will also be responsible for owning and managing a range of Finance systems.

Qualifications / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or currently pursuing)
• Relevant experience in accounting / financial roles with accounts payable or bookkeeping background.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and working experience card and expense processing systems, Google Suite, MS Office, Xero will be advantageous
• Detail-oriented and able to work with a high degree of accuracy
• Basic knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and tax regulations
• A high level of agility and time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Excellent organisational and communication skill

System Ownership

• Airwallex: Take ownership of the Linkly’s corporate card banking platform, including arranging employee cards and ensuring they are issued and used in line with company policy.
• Expensify: Take ownership of the expense management platform, including managing users, processing expenses and reimbursements, and ensuring compliance with the Linkly Expense Policy.
• Lightyear: Manage the system for supplier bills, ensuring correct allocation to budget line items and GL accounts. Oversee the approval and coding process.
• Xero: Take ownership of Xero, ensuring accurate and up-to-date financial records, and managing user access and permissions.

Financial Operations

• Reconcile bank accounts across the group of companies.
• Accounts Payable management – Manage AP processes including raising of purchase orders, setting up new vendor accounts, entering and reconciling invoices in Xero, managing fortnightly batch payment runs and liaise with service providers regarding invoice enquiries.
• Ensure AP invoices are approved through workflow processes.
• Process expenses across the group of companies.

Accounting and Compliance

• Assist with the month end close process including balance sheet reconciliations, prepayments and accruals.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register.

Process Improvement and Support

• Ensure system controls, business processes, policies and procedures are followed.
• Monitor and control company expenditure, ensuring adherence to budgets and identify cost saving opportunities.
• Assist with system implementation and collaborate with other internal teams on various projects.
• Assist with audits and regulatory filings.

Qualifications / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or currently pursuing)
• Relevant experience in accounting / financial roles with accounts payable or bookkeeping background.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and working experience card and expense processing systems, Google Suite, MS Office, Xero will be advantageous
• Detail-oriented and able to work with a high degree of accuracy
• Basic knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and tax regulations
• A high level of agility and time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Excellent organisational and communication skills