Junior Accountant/Bookkeeper at Sharesource

About Sharesource:

We are a BCorp company whose purpose is to democratise opportunities for individuals from developing countries. With our brand and culture empowering our partners to attract and keep the most qualified members, we share the knowledge to unleash potential and grow scaling teams for Australian and Canadian businesses.

https://www.sharesource.com.au/

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Junior Accountant/Bookkeeper to support the day-to-day finance operations, including subsidiaries. This role offers exposure to full-spectrum accounting tasks, payroll processing, and internal reporting. You will work under the guidance and review of the Financial Controller and collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations.

What are you expected to do?

General Accounting & Financial Support

• Record and process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions (mostly AP)
• Handle day-to-day journal entries and maintain accurate accounting records and journals
• Assist with preparation of end-of-month (EOM) financial reports and reconciliations
• Support year-end financial reconciliations and documentation for the audit process
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets
• Support internal management reporting
• Manage fixed asset register and perform related journal entries
• Perform general ledger and daily bank reconciliations
• Assist with other accounting tasks as needed

Payroll & Compliance

• Process weekly payroll for the Group, including subsidiaries
• Maintain and update employee leave balances and accruals
• Liaise with site managers for live payroll data and timesheets
• Prepare monthly payroll reports for management review and approval
• Submit employee tax, superannuation, and other statutory deductions
• Ensure compliance with workcover and employment-related insurance requirements
• Perform GST and payroll tax reconciliations

You’ll be a great fit if:

• You have minimum of 3 years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting, preferably within the Australian market
• You are proficient in bank reconciliations, journal entries, accounts payable, and month-end reporting
• You have experience supporting payroll processes, including GST and payroll tax reconciliations
• You demonstrated ability to manage high-volume invoice processing (~50 invoices per week) and conduct weekly payment runs
• You have strong understanding of internal management reporting and reconciliation processes
• You have excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• You have strong verbal and written communication skills
• You are solution-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently and proactively resolve issues

We will be absolutely thrilled if you also have the following:

• You have prior experience in the construction, electrical, or project-based industries
• You have understanding of construction business operations, including project-level financial tracking
• You have familiarity with project management or job costing software (e.g., Jonas Premier or similar platforms)
• You have experience working with tier-one construction clients
• You are comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with minimal supervision

Here are the benefits of joining our team:

• Competitive salary and professional development
• Collaborative client partnerships and a fun, inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for leadership, expertise, and global client exposure
• Monthly coaching, training, and career development
• Remote work flexibility
• Engage in social impact activities and industry impact
• Achieve work-life balance and flexibility to support personal commitments
• Comprehensive HMO coverage with one free dependent (depending on the employment type)

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Why work for Sharesource?

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire hundreds of skillful individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, genders, ages, and personalities to live out our diverse culture and make a positive impact on the world!

Our 5 Values:

• Make a social impact: We balance our work for client teams and for society by constantly making a positive impact.
• Be proactive: We encourage brave thinking and continuous improvement, and drive change through action.
• Create value: We create measurable values for our stakeholders: our teams, partners, suppliers, investors, and communities.
• Be fair, open and honest: We foster equality and inclusivity in a supportive environment that embraces diversity and celebrates achievements.
• Add fun, passion and love: We prioritise fun and passion, fostering higher engagement and a positive can-do attitude.

What makes us different?

Our culture code. You will be a part of our vibrant company culture and experience a workplace where your contributions are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your opinion is respected:

• Challenged, autonomous, momentum
• Learning, growth mindset
• Lead by our values
• Heard, cared for, make good friends

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What happens after you submit your application?

The whole process takes around 4 weeks:

• There will be 3-4 interviews and a possible assessment from our client partner. You will undergo an initial interview, a culture interview, and 1-2 interviews with our cool client. This will run for about 1-2 weeks but we will let you know if we need to ramp it up. Be yourself and have fun.
• We will constantly communicate with you as to the development of your application. You can also directly communicate with us to ask us about the status of your application.
• If all goes well, we complete the reference check and provide other necessary requirements so we can offer you the job right away.

We would be grateful if you have these already:

1. Fit to Work/Health Card (Basic 5 employment medical tests)
2. NBI Clearance
3. Social IDs - PHIC, SSS, HDMF, TIN
4. Character references with contact info

At Sharesource, we believe in the value of diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace, and we do not discriminate based on factors such as race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.