Job Description

Assistant Accountant

Fully Remote, Permanent, Full-Time

At Kip Happy Stays, we provide pets with the best care and enrichment—and we have our people to thank for it. While our four-legged friends are at the heart of everything we do, it's our talented and dedicated team behind the scenes that keeps us growing and thriving. We're looking for a skilled and proactive Assistant Accountant to join our head office team, reporting to the Financial Controller and providing crucial support to our Finance team. If you're detail-oriented and eager to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

This is a permanent, full-time position, working fully remotely from anywhere in Australia, with the possible occasional requirement to attend in-person meetings. The remuneration package will be commensurate with experience.

About the Role

In this role, you'll play a vital part in supporting our financial operations. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing general accounting tasks, banking transactions, and monthly bank reconciliations
• Completing month-end tasks, including reports, journals, reconciliations, and other deliverables
• Investigating and resolving account discrepancies
• Adhering to accounting standards and internal policies and procedures
• Reviewing and assisting with fortnightly payroll processing across a multi-site workforce
• Accounts receivable management and assisting the Accounts Payable team
• Building and managing relationships with external stakeholders such as auditors, financial institutions, and other partners
• Providing guidance and support to finance team members as well as the broader business
• Assisting with the implementation of new systems
• Completing additional tasks and analysis as required

About You

We're looking for someone with a strong accounting foundation and a drive to contribute to a high-performing team. Our ideal candidate will have:

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance is required
• Three or more years' experience in an Assistant Accountant role, with the ability to meet strict reporting deadlines
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with accounting systems; experience with NetSuite is a plus
• Experience with Employment Hero Payroll/Keypay software is highly regarded
• A sound working knowledge of Accounting Standards related to account preparation and financial disclosures
• The ability to learn and adapt to new systems quickly
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• The ability to work autonomously and prioritise tasks effectively
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Professionalism, teamwork, and collaboration
• A willingness to learn and share knowledge with the team

Why Kip Happy Stays?

• We offer opportunities for career growth and promote from within.
• Extensive training opportunities to further build your skillset.
• Did someone say pets!?
• Enjoy up to 50% off on shop items and our boarding and daycare services.
• A structured induction program to set you up to succeed.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that supports our employees with free confidential counselling services.
• Work with like-minded people in a fun and exciting business with a well-established reputation and brand.
• A generous Employee Referral Program where you can earn up to $3000 per person when you recommend exceptional people that we onboard at Kip Happy Stays.

How to apply

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your experience and why you would be a great fit for the role.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a one-way video interview.

We look forward to reviewing your application!