Junior Accountant

Airtree

. Run first-pass tie-outs and outputs against existing processes and investigate mismatches.

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeSydney • AustraliaJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, capital management, and audit processes, with a strong foundation in accounting principles and advanced Excel skills. Capable of supporting operational due diligence and liaising with auditors while ensuring compliance with tax regulations.

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Accounting DegreeCA/CPA QualifiedAdvanced Excel SkillsAudit BackgroundExperience With Xero

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingCapital CallsDistributionsTax LodgementsCash ProjectionsExpense RechargesReconciliationsBAS ExperienceGST ExperienceOperational Due Diligence

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailTeam PlayerAbility To Meet DeadlinesAdaptabilityStrong Communication

Tools & Technologies

Xero

Certifications & Qualifications

CACPA

Industry Keywords

FundsAsset ManagementVenture CapitalBig 4 FirmMid-Tier Firm

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Run first-pass tie-outs and outputs against existing processes and investigate mismatches.
Review capital calls and distributions before team sign-off.
Support capital calls and distributions.
Help prepare quarterly investor reports and half-yearly financial statements.
Liaise with auditors and tax advisors for annual audits and tax returns.
Help embed AI in finance processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Complete LP and super fund reporting templates, including SRS and look-through requests.
Support operational due diligence requests from investors during fundraising.
Prepare quarterly tax lodgements for funds and management entities.
Assist with cash projections and quarterly management packs.
Handle expense recharges between entities, reconciliations and payment administration.
Review, query and approve fund administrator outputs and help build related processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

An accounting degree.
CA/CPA qualified or in progress.
Approximately 3 years’ experience, at roughly Associate level at a Big 4 or mid-tier firm.
Advanced Excel skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to meet strict deadlines.
Team player.
Audit background preferred.
Exposure to funds, asset management or venture capital preferred.
Experience with Xero preferred.
Hands-on BAS or GST experience preferred.
Comfortable with a wide scope across fund work, tax and cash flow.
Able to thrive in a fast-moving environment and meet deadlines when priorities shift.
Keen to grow and build a long-term career with the company.

Benefits

Comp & perks

5 weeks of leave: 4 weeks annual leave plus 1 bonus week of lifestyle and wellbeing leave.
16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus a flexible return to work program.
An annual budget for your training & self-development.
Health and wellness benefits including EAP, mental health first aid training, skin checks, flu vaccines and more.
Hybrid work arrangement with in-office attendance on average three days a week.
Support from qualified Accountants to grow and achieve CA/CFA qualification.