Finance Assistant

Join a fast-growing team where accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement matter.

We're looking for a Finance Assistant who is highly organised, detail-oriented, and eager to grow their career in finance and accounting. In this role, you'll work closely with our finance team to support month-end and year-end processes, ensure accurate payouts and reconciliations, and help deliver reliable financial reporting.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and improving processes in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

What you'll be doing

As our Finance Assistant, you'll play a key role in keeping our financial operations running smoothly. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts.
• Processing supplier payments and invoices, ensuring accurate and timely payouts.
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports.
• Performing bank, accounts payable, and accounts receivable reconciliations.
• Maintaining accurate financial records in accounting systems such as Xero.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve payment queries and discrepancies.
• Reviewing and processing employee expense claims in line with company policies.
• Assisting with audit preparation, documentation, and compliance with financial controls.
• Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes, efficiency, and accuracy.

What we're looking for

You'll be a great fit if you have:

• A degree or diploma in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Previous experience in a finance, accounting, bookkeeping, or similar role.
• Strong reconciliation experience and confidence working with financial data.
• Experience with Xero or similar accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with a range of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• A professional approach to handling confidential financial information.

Bonus points if you have experience with trust accounting platforms, although this is not essential.

Why join us

At Hometime, we believe great people do their best work when they're supported, trusted, and given opportunities to grow. Here's what you can expect:

• Full-time remote work – enjoy the flexibility of working from home.
• Complete government-mandated benefits.
• HMO coverage for your health and wellbeing.
• A company-issued laptop provided for work.
• Quarterly company events to connect, celebrate wins, and have fun together.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

If you're a proactive finance professional who takes pride in delivering accurate work and enjoys working as part of a team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us build smarter, stronger financial operations.