Jr. Accountant & Office Admin

Akcelo Australia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Akcelo Australia in Vancouver is looking for a part-time Jr Accountant & Office Administrator. This role involves core accounting functions alongside office administration duties, offering a great opportunity in a dynamic environment. With flexible working hours and a supportive culture, it's a chance to thrive in a creative agency setting.

Benefits

3 weeks vacation plus 1 week paid over New Year's break

6 personal/sick days

Competitive benefits with flexibility of Health Spending Accounts

Friendly, supportive work culture

Location close to transit in downtown Vancouver

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Prior office administration experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with payroll processing and HR functions is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage office supplies and vendor relationships.
• Reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions.
• Support audits, tax filings, and financial reporting tasks.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Xero

MS Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

Akcelo is an award-winning, independent brand experience agency founded in 2019. We have 200+ staff across offices in Canada, the US, the UK, and Australia. Our agency builds brands for the experience era with in house capabilities to drive unique experiences across the entire customer journey.

Our main North American office, located in beautiful Vancouver, BC is seeking a Jr Accountant & Office Administrator to join our team on a part-time basis (20-30 hrs/week). This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, is passionate about the details, and has an interest in learning about agency operations and how the magic of brand experiences are made. As a key member of our team, you will support the Finance department with core accounting functions while managing general office administrative duties to keep the workplace running efficiently and fun!

The role involves:

Accounting & Finance (approx. 70%)

• Reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions
• Review and process employee expense reports
• Review and issuance of vendor purchase orders
• Prepare project expense reports
• Assist with accounts payable processing
• Support audits, tax filings, and financial reporting tasks
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation

Office Administration (approx. 30%)

• Manage office & kitchen supplies and vendor relationships
• Coordinate scheduling, meetings, and travel arrangements
• Handle incoming calls, emails, mail, and deliveries
• Maintain filing systems and office documentation
• Support onboarding of new employees (workspace, equipment)
• Act as liaison for IT, building management, and service providers
• Assist with event planning, internal communications, and ad hoc projects

The must haves:

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1-3 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping
• Prior office administration experience is highly preferred
• Proficient in accounting software (ie. Xero), MS Office Suite, and Google Workspace
• Familiarity with payroll processing and basic HR functions is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

But why apply?

It’s okay if you haven’t heard of us… yet. Over the last five years we smashed the ceilings created by established agencies and created some larger than life campaigns, innovative retail-tech solutions, threw some epic events, and besides happy clients, we took home the B&T Emerging Agency of the Year, Mumbrella’s Experiential Agency of the Year, and a number of APAC Effies. And we are just getting started. We value the genuine, the experimental, the limitless, and the imaginative in all of us. We make, break and build things, without the fear of failure, and we share our time and our talents. If that is something that excites you too, we want to hear from you!

Oh, and we also have these cool benefits:

• Friendly, supportive work culture
• We provide all of our employees 3 weeks vacation plus 1 week paid over New Years’ break, and 6 personal/sick days
• We provide competitive benefits, with the flexibility of Health Spending Accounts
• Downtown Vancouver location close to transit
• We are not perfect. But, we can solve anything, together.

Akcelo is committed to nurturing, creating and building a diverse environment. We encourage all applications from diverse backgrounds, identities, beliefs and abilities to apply for this or any role with us. If you resonate with the above, send in your CV, and let’s explore this journey together!