Assistant Accountant

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Sydney, New South Wales, AUS
Hybrid
Entry level
Transportation • Travel
The Role
Supports the Australian finance team with bank and balance sheet reconciliations, routine and month-end journal entries, general ledger analysis, accounts payable, company card processing, finance system updates, and month-end and year-end close activities. The role also provides audit support and handles ad hoc finance priorities while developing practical accounting experience in a collaborative environment.
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About Us 

At Splend, we're on a mission to fundamentally change the way people own and operate a vehicle. With a strategic focus on rideshare, we provide our customers with straightforward, no-strings-attached access to vehicle ownership. But we aren't just about vehicle ownership. We're also fast-tracking the transition to green mobility, leading the way globally in reducing the carbon footprint of the transportation sector by transitioning our fleet to electric vehicles.


You'll be excited to work in this role if... 
  • You want a hands-on start to your accounting career, with exposure to the full month-end close cycle. 

  • You're detail-focused, organised and take pride in getting the numbers right, even when deadlines are tight. 

  • You're keen to learn, take ownership and work collaboratively with an experienced finance team. 


About the role 

Join our Sydney finance team as an Assistant Accountant and build strong foundations across core accounting processes. Reporting to the AU Finance Manager, you'll get hands-on exposure to reconciliations, journals, accounts payable, company card processing, month-end and year-end close, and audit support. It's a great opportunity for a recent Accounting graduate to turn your knowledge into practical experience and grow your career in a collaborative team. 

What you'll be doing

    • Prepare bank reconciliations for all Australian bank accounts and month-end balance sheet reconciliations. 

    • Prepare and post routine and month-end journal entries to keep the General Ledger accurate and up to date. 

    • Assist with General Ledger account analysis during month-end close. 

    • Process supplier bills and review entries in the accounts payable ledger. 

    • Process and review company card transactions, including reconciliations in the accounting software. 

    • Assist with transaction uploads and updates across the finance systems. 

    • Support month-end and year-end close, including audit activities and ad hoc finance team priorities. 

What you'll bring

    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or a Business degree with an accounting major. 

    • Strong understanding of accounting concepts, with excellent attention to detail, sound judgement and a focus on accuracy. 

    • Strong Excel and accounting software skills; experience with NetSuite and/or Xero is highly regarded. 

    • Previous accounting experience through an internship or similar role is preferred; exposure to a multi-entity or group finance environment is a plus. 

    • Strong written and verbal communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team and under deadlines. 

Benefits & Support   

💰 Bonus scheme: Opportunity to earn based on your performance 

🎂 Day off for your Birthday!  

🚘 Salary packaging with 15% employer contributions for Electric Vehicles  

📖 Dedicated Learning & Development platform    

💭 Employee Assistance Program  

🎉 Socials: budget for team and company wide social initiatives 


Our Process 
  1. Intro with our Talent team to understand your background, aspirations, and answer your questions. 

  1. Interview with the hiring manager to discuss your experience and how it aligns with this role.  

  1. Where it applies, we’ll ask you to complete a practical case study.  

  1. Final interview to discuss Splend’s long-term vision and to check any remaining questions. 

 
Diversity & Inclusion 

At Splend, we value diversity and inclusion and consider it key to our success. We’re dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone is respected and supported. We celebrate differences in race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, and ability, seeking diverse perspectives to drive us forward.  

If this role sounds like you, but you're not quite sure if you meet every requirement, apply anyway. We're interested in the whole person - your attitude, your potential, and what you'd bring to the team - not just a checklist of credentials. We'd rather hear from you than have you talk yourself out of it. 

When you apply, let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to accommodate you during the interview process. 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or a Business degree with an accounting major
  • Strong understanding of accounting concepts
  • Excellent attention to detail, sound judgment, and focus on accuracy
  • Strong Excel and accounting software skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and under deadlines
  • Previous accounting experience through an internship or similar role
  • Experience with NetSuite and/or Xero
  • Exposure to a multi-entity or group finance environment
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The Company
HQ: Sydney, New South Wales
135 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

Splend provides eco-friendly and affordable cars to on-demand drivers, so they can focus on earning an income. For over seven years, we’ve been helping drivers earn more, improve their ratings, and enjoy their jobs. How do we do that? By offering an unrivalled level of support for our customers. We’re more than a car supplier. We provide resources and a community for drivers wanting to be their best. From dedicated support to advanced training and rewards, we help our customers take control of their careers with our flexible plans. Splend was founded in Sydney in 2015. As on-demand driving became part of modern society, we expanded to nine cities across Australia, the Americas, and Europe, and grew our global team to over 150 employees. We’ve helped students, retirees, former refugees, and single parents find work they love, which fits their lifestyle. We take pride in everything our members and teams achieved so far, and we’re only just getting started.

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