Senior Financial Accountant (12 month contract)

Who we are

Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution. 

Since our inception in 2014, we've scaled to a $2 billion valuation and gained a presence in 6 countries globally - Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK and Canada. We now service over 300,000 businesses and more than 2 million employees. 

The EH Way

At Employment Hero, we're proud of our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way.  

• We are Mission First - everything we do (from what we work on, to how we allocate capital and where we focus) is driven by our Mission
• We are Remote First - we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy 
• We are AI First - we are committed to using AI to accelerate our mission; AI is not just a tool, it's a fundamental part of how we operate, innovate, and scale
• We are Apolitical - we do not take a position on political or social topics, unless it relates to our Mission
• We Live by Our Values - we role model our values 100% of the time
• We Expect High Performance - we set a high standard and we're not satisfied with being average

This role 

We're looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join our finance team for a parental leave cover ending October 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to play a crucial role in our financial accounting, with a heavy focus on ensuring robust reporting accuracy and compliance. You'll work closely with the Finance team to contribute to the smooth running of our finance function, with the added opportunity to engage with and leverage our AI-driven tools and strategies to streamline financial processes.

As the Financial Accountant, you will be a central member of the Finance team by ensuring our global business reporting and compliance obligations are delivered on time and accurately. You will also play a pivotal role in preparing balance sheet reconciliations, being a key point of contact for our auditors and assisting with our regulatory reporting and tax submissions.

The ideal candidate will be someone who is a great communicator with stakeholder management experience and a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment with lots of ambiguity.

As our Financial Accountant, your role will look after:

• Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Complete accurate monthly reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies to maintain data integrity.
• Tax Compliance: Prepare and submit tax returns (BAS/VAT, PAYG, payroll tax, FBT) across AU, NZ, UK, SG, and MY, ensuring full compliance.
• External Reporting: Manage submissions for government surveys, payment times, and insurance renewals.
• Cash Flow Support: Assist with weekly forecasting for tax and payroll obligations.
• Audit Support: Lead audit prep and coordination, including schedules, documentation, and auditor liaison.
• General Ledger & Close: Ensure accuracy of financial transactions and support timely month- and year-end close.
• Compliance: Adhere to AASB/IFRS, internal policies, and statutory requirements.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline workflows using automation and AI.
• Payroll & ESOP: If experienced, you will support payroll processing and employee share plan admin.

Who you are 

To thrive at Employment Hero, you'll need to embody The EH Way - operating with focus, agility, and an obsession with impact. For this role, you'll also bring

• CA/CPA qualified, with 4-6 years' post-qualification experience
• Background in Audit, Tax, or Business Services (ideally from public practice)
• Minimum 4 years of Australian tax/accounting experience; multi-geo exposure a plus
• Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets; experience with NetSuite, Zuora, or FloQast is a bonus
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with strong planning and organisational skills
• Excellent communicator with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Proactive, adaptable, and thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a can-do attitude

What we can offer

At Employment Hero, we don't just talk about a better way to work - we live it. Joining Employment Hero means

• You will work remotely, with the flexibility to own your time and impact
• You will access cutting-edge tools to amplify your work, knowledge and outputs 
• You'll surround yourself with ambitious, outcome-driven colleagues who challenge you to do the best work of your life
• You'll own ESOP (employee share options) in one of the world's fastest-growing tech companies 
• You'll also have access to a wide range of benefits that includes - a very generous parental leave policy, subsidised egg freezing (so you can make the choice that's right for you, on your terms), a WFH office expense budget, and outstanding learning & development opportunities 

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Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.