Finance & Accounting Assistant

Summary

Join Ofload, a high-growth FreightTech company, as a Finance & Accounting Assistant. Support the Finance team in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and core accounting functions. Gain broad exposure and mentorship in a fast-paced environment. Contribute to month-end reporting, process improvements, and ad-hoc projects. The ideal candidate is a recent accounting graduate pursuing CPA or CA designation, with strong attention to detail and Excel skills. Ofload prioritizes impact, aptitude, and passion. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, professional development budget, and various team benefits.

Requirements

• You’ve recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• You’re keen to start or are already working towards your CPA or CA
• You have strong attention to detail and a basic understanding of accounting principles
• You’re confident using Excel and open to learning new systems
• You’re organised, proactive, and not afraid to ask questions or offer ideas
• You enjoy working with others and can communicate clearly with both finance and non-finance colleagues
• You’re based in Sydney and have full working rights in Australia

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable (AP): Support invoice processing, supplier reconciliations, and timely payments while ensuring adherence to internal controls
• Accounts Receivable (AR): Assist with customer invoicing, payment allocation, and follow-ups on outstanding balances
• Performance Analysis: Help track financial KPIs, prepare variance analysis, and assist in monthly business reviews
• Month-End Reporting: Assist with month-end close activities including preparation of P&L and Balance Sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules
• Process Improvement: Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, helping to identify inefficiencies and support automation or system enhancements
• Support ad hoc projects and tasks across the Finance team as needed

Benefits

• Flexibility and Wellbeing: Balance your life with hybrid work arrangements, including remote work options and additional leave for volunteering, celebrations, and personal milestones
• Empowerment and Growth: access to a $500 learning and development budget to put towards your professional growth, in-house workshops & Lunch & Learns; and
• Our annual Summer Camp offsite
• Office Benefits: Weekly catered breakfast, monthly team lunch and a number of delicious snacks
• Morning brew of your choice at our local cafe
• Quarterly celebrations and team events
• Table tennis, board games and an office library