Financial Accountant (12 month contract - start ASAP)
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Our mission is to make consumer energy resources (CER) affordable and accessible for everyone.
Brighte is building the platform to enable and accelerate the energy transition by making it affordable, easy and less risky to buy and sell energy equipment.
Our founder and CEO, Katherine McConnell, has been awarded Telstra Businesswoman of the year in 2020 as well as winning the Sustainability Crusader award at B&T;'s 2023 Women Leading Tech Awards. She is a passionate and humble leader who has a human first approach to business.
As a business in 2025, we have been named a AFR Sustainability Leader within the Banking and Finance category and won the inaugural Sustainability Award at the Affies in 2024!
About the Role
The Financial Accountant at Brighte plays a role to ensure the integrity and timely of financial data to help with dealing with customers and to provide the best stakeholder experience. You\'ll be hands-on with processing transactions, reconciliations, investigations and improvement of process and procedures.
Please note that this is a 12-month mat-leave contract which will start in October 2025.
What You\'ll Do
Prepare financial accounts and ledger reconciliations for the company and trusts.
Maintain general ledgers (NetSuite) in relation to new account set up.
Review general ledger transaction to ensure correct classification and tax treatment.
Process manual customer payment, asset sales to Trusts as required and process trust remittances.
Perform reconciliations between Bank Statement and Loan Management System for Customer Collections and Vendor Disbursements.
Identify and create new finance processes to improve efficiencies.
Assist with ad hoc projects and provide support as needed.
What You\'ll Bring
You bring a university degree in a related discipline and/or working towards a CPA or CA qualification
You have 1+ years\' experience in a similar role and have ideally worked in banking or financial services sector or Big 4 accounting firms desirable.
You are comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and are driven to achieve business goals.
You bring a sense of curiosity and are a team player who has the ability to engage across a broad range of internal stakeholders.
You have enquiring mind and improving financial processes.
Proficient Excel skills are essential to your success in this role
What\'s in it for you?
Flexible working arrangements to suit individual needs and a hybrid work model. Our office is designed for collaboration, creativity and balance between office engagement and remote flexibility. Our in-office days are Monday through Thursday (4 days), with Friday as a remote day.
Free lunch! Yes, there is such a thing! Kickstart your week with our Monday Mingle meaning lunch on us and great company. From tacos, to sushi, to charcoal chicken, it\'s a delicious way to catch up, unwind and connect.
Get social. We host a range of social activities at Brighte. A fan-favorite being our weekly Thursday social event, where you can catch up with colleagues over a drink, snack and a game of table tennis.
End-of-trip facilities. Cycle in to work, lock up your wheels and have a shower in our end-of-trip facilities, which come complete with towel service and hair dryers.
Anniversary leave - your dedication at Brighte won’t go unnoticed. Enjoy an extra day to celebrate your work anniversary with us.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Brighte, we celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your whole self to work. Our inclusive culture is the foundation of our innovative and dynamic environment.
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Named LinkedIn’s #10 Top Australian Start Up (2021), we know we wouldn’t be anywhere without our investors, who believe in our mission and the opportunities that lie ahead for a brighter future.
Airtree Ventures, Grok Investments, Kim Jackson and Scott Farquhar’s Skip Capital, and Qualgro Partners all continue to support Brighte in making this dream a reality!
If you want to join this mission-driven, inclusive, and highly collaborative team, click apply and upload your resume! All applicants will receive a response.
Please note that as part of our process, we require all candidates to undertake references and background checks, which include a police check, anti-money laundering and bankruptcy checks.
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