Assistant Accountant

Smokeball:

We've been awarded the #1 Best Place to Work for 2026 (Medium-Sized Companies) by Great Place to Work Australia. Smokeball is one of the fastest-growing legal tech software companies, with teams across Australia, the US, and the UK. Our software is Powering People Law, giving professionals their time back so they can focus on what matters most. We're growing, building with AI, and looking for people who want to do great work somewhere that feels great too. We're passionate about what we do, and our clients know it!

Summary:

The Assistant Accountant role plays a crucial role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable and payroll functions. This position is essential for maintaining financial integrity and supporting the overall operational efficiency of the business. The successful candidate will contribute to the financial health of the company by managing vendor payments and employee remuneration effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Process and manage all accounts payable transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.

• Reconcile company credit card and staff reimbursement to the general ledger.

• Prepare and process payroll on monthly basis

• Exposure to the full month-end close cycle

• Assist with Balance Sheet reconciliation

• Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions and ensure proper documentation is in place.

• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth financial operations and address any payroll-related queries.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree : Business , Accounting or Finance degree.

• 2+ years in an Australian accounting/accounts role.

• Working knowledge of accounts payable and general finance operations.

• Nice to have : Understanding of Australian payroll obligations: Fair Work, superannuation, PAYG, STP and payroll compliance.

• High attention to detail, strong numeracy and an absolute commitment to confidentiality.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise across teams and respond to employee queries.

• Proficiency with payroll and ERP/accounting systems and intermediate Excel (reconciliations, lookups, pivots).

• Ability to manage competing priorities and fixed pay and payment deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What’s in it for you?

💵 Competitive Salary

🧘 Wellbeing allowance

💭 Be part of a forward-thinking company that is transforming the legal industry.

🌴 Reboot days & Birthday leave

👪 Paid Parental Leave

🥡 Office lunches and loads of snacks

🧢 And of course…the SWAG!

*Smokeball is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an open, welcoming environment for everyone. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

Don’t meet all the criteria? No worries! If our values resonate with your personal values and you think you have what it takes, we’d love to hear from you!

Please note: This role is only open to Australian residents. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship currently.

Please note: We are not working with agencies for this role and do not accept unsolicited resumes.