Accountant
Our Company
We are a refreshingly effective PR and communications agency that solves complex communications problems by crafting stories and strategies that build trust, earn fandom and provoke action. Our integrated communications services are purpose-built for ambitiously disruptive organisations that positively change the world through groundbreaking ideas, technology or both.
Our Values
Hustle - We work smart to create exponential outcomes and embrace challenges like a zen warrior.
Playful Curiosity - We’re fascinated by the world around us, and enjoy channeling our curiosity to create new ways of doing things.
Always Growing - We strive to be better every day.
Authenticity - We’re thoroughly good people to work with and manifest our diverse spirit through compassion and candidness.
The Role
We are looking for a highly organised, proactive, and multi-talented accountant to join our vibrant and growing team. This pivotal role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, from ensuring the smooth day-to-day financial operations to managing our monthly closing process, and fostering a positive and engaged team culture. You will be a key point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders and will play a crucial role in driving efficiency and team cohesion. You need to be an all rounder, happy getting stuck in to challenges and creating effective solutions.
We love what we do at Bud, so we’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys creating a supportive and efficient environment and has a passion for contributing to the overall success of the agency. In return, you'll join an agency committed to challenger thinking, a tight-knit collaborative and fun culture and a vision to become the world's leading agency for challenger brands.
We're looking for someone with:
- Proven experience in performing financial operations and accounting processes, ideally within a dynamic agency setting.
- Proven experience (3 years) in full‐cycle accounting, especially month‑end close, accounts receivable & payable, & payroll.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of engaging with various stakeholders.
- A proactive and resourceful approach to problem-solving and task management.
- A genuine interest in fostering a positive and engaged team culture.
- Proficiency in Accounting Software, preferably Xero.
- Proficiency in standard office software (Canva, Google Workspace, Slack etc.).
Responsibilities and Skills:
- Bank Reconciliations: You will perform daily bank reconciliations for all entities, and be responsible for collecting all supporting documentation.
- Accounts Receivable: You will issue invoices to all customers and manage all receipts. For customers with overdue accounts, you will flag them to Management and perform required followups. You will prepare a monthly report on the status of all overdue accounts.
- Accounts Payable: You will record all invoices received from suppliers and create the bi-weekly payment run for approval. You will ensure all invoices received are in line with team lead budgets for client servicing expenditure.
- Expense Claims & Company cards: You will review company card spend daily, processing attached documents and following up on documents not received from team. You will send a weekly chaser to each cardholder for missing documentation. You will perform the monthly expense claim processing.
- HR & Team Support: You will support HR-related tasks, organise team birthdays and occasions, plan team events, and ensure timely reminders for timesheets.
- Effective Organisation and Project Management Skills: You will manage multiple administrative and support tasks simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables are of the highest standard.
- Strong Interpersonal Skills: You will be a collaborative and communicative team player, able to build strong working relationships within the agency and with external partners.
- Brilliant Time Management: You will need to manage your time effectively to meet various responsibilities and contribute to a fast-paced agency environment.
- Proactive Problem Solving: You will identify and address potential issues proactively to ensure smooth office operations and team support.
- Attention to Detail: You will ensure accuracy and thoroughness in all administrative and support tasks.
More about Bud
- Join a supportive and collaborative work environment in an agency that – Just this year, we won PRCA’s Workplace Champion award and were nominated three times in PR Week’s Best Place to Work awards.
- We have a progressive range of benefits, including birthdays off, annual office closure, WFH desk fund, Continuous Learning Programme, mental health support, monthly early finishes, Snack Fridays, and many more.
- We’re big on tech, and we use the latest tools, platforms, and apps to make our workplace as efficient, effective, and enjoyable as possible.
- Enjoying what we do is as important as our commitment to excellence. We’re a people-driven business with an uncompromising focus on building a curious, driven, collaborative team.
- Inspiration comes from every direction. We’ve got a flat hierarchy where the best ideas win, no matter where they come from.