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Job Title


Assistant Accountant


Company : Airtasker


Location : Sydney, Australia


Created : 2026-05-09


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Hey there! Thanks for stopping by. Were Airtasker, the tech company that connects people who need to get things done with those who have the skills to do it. Our mission is to empower people to realise the full value of their skills. This doesnt just apply to those who use our product. Its also for our whole team of go-getters who bring the product to life and deliver impact to our community on a daily basis. Because we believe work (and life) is always better when you truly know and appreciate your strengths and skills. This is an opportunity to help shape and scale a high-performing Reporting & Compliance function at Airtasker. Youll play a handson role in improving our accounts payable processes, strengthening financial controls, and building the infrastructure needed to support our global growth all while ensuring our financial reporting is accurate, timely, and genuinely insightful. What Youll Do Own the endtoend accounts payable process - from invoice processing and approvals through to payments Run weekly multicurrency payment cycles, ensuring accuracy and timeliness Keep vendor accounts clean and up to date by reconciling statements and resolving issues quickly Build strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders, acting as a goto for queries Support financial reporting by contributing to cash flow forecasting, ageing reports, and monthend close Help prepare financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations Analyse variances and provide insights into financial performance Play a role in tax and statutory compliance activities Continuously look for ways to streamline processes and improve how AP operates across the business Wed love to hear from you if you tick some of these boxes A degree in Accounting (or similar), with a solid understanding of core accounting principles Experience supporting monthend, including journals and balance sheet reconciliations Strong Excel skills; experience with NetSuite is a bonus A collaborative approach with a clear sense of ownership and accountability Strong problemsolving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies Confident communicator who can build relationships across teams Quick to learn new systems, tools, and ways of working Our People Experience Thriving Hybrid working - when it comes to working, theres no one size fits all approach, with Airtasker you choose the environment that helps you do your best work. Airtime - welcome to no Slack and meetingfree Fridays! Airtime is designed so we regularly have dedicated focus time for work and personal growth. Recharge days - each quarter we have a companywide Recharge Day, equivalent to 4 additional days of leave per year. Its a day for everyone when the world can wait and selfcare takes centre stage. Wellbeing support - our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential access for our people to GPs, dieticians, counselling and mental health specialists, providing essential support whenever needed. Airpowerment Fund - we provide a $200 allowance to spend on anything that supports your health & wellbeing. Rewarding Airtasker credits - its a great feeling to get things done. Even greater when you get $1000 worth of credits every year to help you check off your todo list and connect with our community of Taskers. Fair and equitable pay - this is a core commitment to our people. Every year we review industry data to ensure our compensation framework supports everyone to be recognised for the full value of their skills. Tenure leave - To celebrate our peoples commitment to Airtasker, we offer tenure leave starting from your 3rd anniversary with the company. This begins with 3 extra days of leave per year, gradually increasing to a maximum of 5 days per year. Belonging DAREtasker - join our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee! Every month we meet to create meaningful and impactful programs of work that embrace belonging at Airtasker. Celebration swap - not everyone celebrates the same things. Thats why, at Airtasker, you can swap national, state or territory public holidays for the ones that matter to you. Growing Learning and development - learning at Airtasker is on the job, guided by managers, enhanced by peers and led by ourselves. We deliver learning programs and budget allowances to invest in your growth. 360 performance reviews - feedback is a gift. Every year we run 360 reviews across the business to recognise achievements and promote personal growth. Volunteer leave - Our team members can take a day each year to lend a helping hand and support a cause they are passionate about. Celebrating Awards - and the winners are our gogetters! Whether its our peernominated quarterly Values Awards or our periodic GoGetter Spirit Award, we love celebrating our people and spreading good energy. Vibe committee - good vibes only! Our Vibe Committee delivers events that hit the sweet spot of bringing us all together to enjoy each others company whether youre local or remote. Birthday leave - All of our people get an extra day of leave during their birthday week to take time away from work to celebrate. At Airtasker we believe in culture add that each person is different and has their own background, learnings and unique experiences that can add to the Airtasker cultural tapestry. We pride ourselves on our inclusive culture, and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr