Finance and Administration Officer

Sharetea Australia Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharetea Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a proactive Finance & Administration Officer to support day-to-day accounting, management reporting, budgeting and forecasting. You will work closely with management and external stakeholders to ensure efficient financial and administrative operations.

The role offers exposure to a dynamic and growing business, with responsibilities spanning financial records, reports, KPI tracking, and liaison with suppliers and service providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• CPA, CA or ACCA studies or qualification preferred.
• Experience in accounting, finance or bookkeeping role.
• Experience in management reporting, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and prepare regular management reports.
• Record daily financial transactions and maintain general ledger accounts.
• Perform bank reconciliations and reconcile company accounts.
• Assist with stock invoicing and reconciliation processes.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and regular financial forecasts.
• Monitor business performance against budgets and forecasts, highlighting variances.
• Assist with tracking and reporting KPIs.
• Analyse management reports and provide insights for decision-making.
• Liaise with suppliers, landlords, franchisees and other contacts to resolve queries.
• Provide general administrative support including utility accounts and IT queries.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

KPI reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CA/ACCA studies preferred

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Location: Alexandria, Sydney NSW
Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 per year + super

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance & Administration Officer to join our team and provide support across the business’s finance and administration functions.

This role will assist with day-to-day accounting activities, management reporting, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, while helping monitor business performance and key performance indicators. The successful candidate will work closely with management and external stakeholders to support efficient financial and administrative operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their accounting and finance experience in a dynamic and growing business.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain accurate financial records and assist with preparing regular reports for management.

Record daily financial transactions and maintain general ledger accounts.

Perform bank reconciliations and reconcile company accounts.

Assist with stock invoicing and reconciliation processes.

Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.

Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and regular financial forecasts.

Monitor business performance against budgets and forecasts, highlighting significant variances.

Assist with tracking and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs).

Analyse management reports, identifying trends, variances and opportunities for improvement.

Prepare regular management reports and provide insights to support business decision-making.

Liaise with external stakeholders, including suppliers, landlords, franchisees, service providers and other business contacts, to resolve financial and administrative queries.

Provide general administrative support, including managing utility accounts, IT queries and other ad hoc projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.

CPA, CA or ACCA studies or qualification is preferred.

Previous experience in an accounting, finance or bookkeeping role.

Experience in management reporting, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting is advantageous.

Skills and Competencies

Good understanding of accounting principles and general bookkeeping practices.

Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret reports and data.

Understanding of budgeting, forecasting and KPI reporting.

Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel, with experience using Xero and advanced Excel skills highly regarded.

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Good communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence liaising with external stakeholders.

Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidential information.

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Why Join Us

Work in a dynamic and growing business.

Competitive salary of $80,000-85,000 per year + super.

Gain exposure to a broad range of accounting, finance and business operations.

Opportunity to develop your reporting, budgeting and analytical skills.

Work closely with management and gain valuable insight into overall business performance.