Assistant Accountant at Busy Bees Global

Upper Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Month-end Closing, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Financial Reporting, Journal Processing, Accruals and Prepayments, Advanced Excel, ERP Systems, Time Management, Attention To Detail, Fixed Asset Reconciliations

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Assistant Accountant Nundah, Brisbane | Full-Time Busy Bees is a leading global early learning provider, offering high-quality education in nurturing, purpose-built centres where educators and support teams are empowered to grow, lead and make a real difference in children’s lives. With over 130 centres across Australia and around 3,000 employees, we are passionate about giving every child the Best Start in Life. Bee Safe: Child safety is at the heart of everything we do and is embedded in our people, places and processes. Help us give every child the Best Start in Life. We're seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team and support accurate financial reporting, month-end processes and continuous improvement initiatives across our national network of early learning centres. This role offers excellent exposure to a large, multi-site organisation and genuine opportunities for professional growth and career progression. What You'll Be Doing Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including journals, accruals and prepayments. Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, including bank, parent account and fixed asset reconciliations. Support financial reporting, department reporting and financial acquittals. Provide finance support to Centre Directors and Support Office teams, resolving queries with a customer-focused approach. Contribute to process improvement initiatives, helping enhance controls, efficiency and automation across the finance function. About You A genuine commitment to child safety, speaking up, always doing the right thing & an alignment to our Busy Bee values. Degree qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline. CA/CPA qualification, or a commitment to completing professional accreditation. 2–4 years’ experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar role. Strong reconciliation, journal processing and month-end accounting experience. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems and large ERPs. Excellent attention to detail, strong time management skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-site environment. Why Busy Bees? Because we offer the B.E.E.S. advantage: Better pay. Everyday balance. Education for growth. Support you can rely on. We live by our values of Care, Quality, Service and Value to make a real impact on child safety and quality. Gain exposure to a large national organisation, work closely with experienced finance leaders and build your pathway towards senior accounting and finance opportunities. Convenient Nundah location; nearby cafés, parking and public transport. Be part of a collaborative culture where people share knowledge, pitch in and celebrate success together. 50% childcare gap-fee discount for permanent employees. Opportunities to connect with colleagues globally and participate in our Global Talent Exchange Program. Free, confidential EAP access for you and your immediate family, when you need it most. Employment is conditional on satisfactory, rigorous pre-employment checks (including WWCC, ID, Qualifications, Gecko Training, Work Rights & References) and child safety training, reflecting our strong commitment to safeguarding, equity, diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be a child safe organisation, putting child safety at the heart of everything we do through our Triple Layer Child Safety Framework: trusted, trained and caring people, safe, supervised and supportive environments, and clear, consistent and transparent processes. Why Work for Busy Bees? If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart. We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire. Whether you're embarking on the exciting journey of your early educational career or striving to advance to the next level, Busy Bees presents an ideal opportunity for you! We're actively searching for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who possess an authentic passion for Early Childhood Education and the well-being of children, to fill a variety of roles across our Services and Support Office. Early Childhood Education attracts a special type of person. You might possess creativity, nurturance, a focus on tasks, or a knack for problem-solving. However, at its core, your affinity for Early Childhood Education arises from a profound devotion to nurturing the educational growth of the youngest members within our communities. This resonates deeply with us, as our mission is to give every child the best start in life. We are driven to gather people who care deeply about quality and we empower people to bring their unique gifts and talents together for the benefit of our children. We value each member of our team and know that by supporting you in your journey you’ll be the positive and supportive influence in theirs.

Responsibilities

Support the finance team with month-end and year-end close activities, including journals, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations. Provide financial reporting and support to Centre Directors and contribute to process improvement initiatives.