This is a Financial Accountant role with easykind based in Melbourne, VIC, AU easykind Role Seniority - mid level More about the Financial Accountant role at easykind About Us At easykind, we are at the forefront of healthcare, specialising in medicinal cannabis to provide compassionate and innovative solutions for patient care. As a rapidly growing start-up founded by patients, for patients, we are thrilled to welcome new members to our exceptional team. We’re a passionate, goal-driven team with the mission of providing a 5-star service whilst providing the most cost-effective solution to high quality plant based medicine in Australia. We don’t want to be the everyday medical clinic, instead bringing relatability and friendliness mixed with a level of professionalism to simplify the process for our patients. This original vision remains a key foundation of our clinic today. We carry this inspiration into everything we do at easykind, ensuring that our focus remains firmly on our patients and their care. Our clinical team, composed of AHPRA-registered doctors and nurse practitioners, provides expert, professional care during every consultation. Before and after appointments, our patient support centre is on hand to answer questions and guide patients, ensuring they feel fully supported throughout their alternative healthcare journey with us. Position Summary The Financial Accountant is the execution engine of the finance function, responsible for end-to-end ownership of all transactional finance processes and underlying data integrity, ensuring that financial information is always accurate, up to date, and audit-ready without intervention. The outcome of this role is a finance function where: Execution is seamless and frictionless Data is reliable and reconciled at all times The business can move quickly with confidence in the numbers The Financial Accountant reports directly to the Financial Controller and works closely with internal stakeholders and supports leadership (Financial Controller, Finance Director, CEO, and broader exec team) Key Responsibilities 1. Reconciliations Perform and fully own reconciliations (daily), including: Bank accounts Credit cards Clearing accounts Payroll accounts GST and balance sheet accounts Maintain fully reconciled balance sheet with supporting schedules at all times Investigate and resolve discrepancies immediately Ensure no unreconciled or unsupported balances exist 2. Financial Data Integrity Maintain complete and accurate financial records at all times Ensure all transactions across systems are correctly recorded, coded, and supported Own data integrity across all finance systems, including: Xero Lightyear Cin7 (or equivalent inventory systems) Employment Hero (or equivalent HR/payroll information systems) Ensure consistency between operational systems and financial records Maintain audit-ready supporting documentation across all accounts 3. Accounts Payable & Receivable Accounts Payable Own full AP lifecycle: Invoice processing (via Lightyear or equivalent) Coding and approvals workflow Payment runs and execution Remittance communication Ensure: No duplicate or incorrect payments Accurate cost centre allocation Clean audit trail Accounts Receivable Own full AR process: Invoice integrity Receipt allocation Monitoring outstanding balances Ensure: Timely and accurate cash application Clean and reconciled AR ageing 4. Financial Close & Reporting Support Prepare monthly financial datasets and supporting schedules Ensure all accounts are: Reconciled Supported Ready for Financial Controller review Prepare: Balance sheet reconciliations Supporting working papers Year-end audit-ready documentation 5. Bank & Transaction Management Perform weekly reconciliations of bank accounts and credit cards. Ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded and appropriately coded. Maintain supporting documentation and audit trails for all financial transactions. Utilise financial and payment platforms to ensure efficient and secure processing of payments. 6. Compliance & Statutory Reporting Prepare Business Activity Statements (BAS) in accordance with ATO requirements. Maintain a deep understanding of GST obligations and BAS preparation, ensuring transactions are accurately treated and reconciled. Reconcile GST accounts and ensure accuracy of GST reporting. Support compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory obligations. Assist the Financial Controller in working with external accountants by providing accurate and reconciled financial information at year end. 7. Systems & Process Discipline Maintain and improve finance system integrity and workflows Ensure: Proper use of cost centres / tracking categories Consistent coding across all transactions Alignment between systems (Xero, Lightyear, Cin7, Employment Hero) Drive: Process discipline Clean workflows Elimination of manual errors and inefficiencies 8. Business Data & Insights Support Move beyond processing to decision-support data preparation: Ensure: Data is clean, reconciled, and consistent across systems Outputs are decision-ready for leadership Support Financial Controller and leadership team with: Accurate, timely, and structured financial data Clear linkage between operational drivers and financial outcomes Key Skills & Experience Essential Demonstrated experience in financial accounting, bookkeeping, or finance administration Advanced proficiency in Xero, including reconciliations, transaction processing, and financial reporting Deep understanding of Business Activity Statement (BAS) preparation and GST compliance Proven experience preparing and lodging BAS statements Experience managing bank and credit card reconciliations Experience administering payroll within a multi-employee environment Experience using payment or accounts payable platforms, preferably Lightyear Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial record keeping Ability to manage competing priorities and meet reporting deadlines Strong organisational and documentation skills Desirable Working knowledge of Employment Hero or similar payroll/workforce management systems Experience supporting a Financial Controller or senior finance professional Experience working within a growing or multi-entity organisation Experience supporting external accountants during year-end financial statement preparation Key Competencies Strong experience in end-to-end financial accounting / bookkeeping Advanced proficiency in Xero Proven experience with: Daily reconciliations AP/AR ownership Payroll processing Deep understanding of: BAS preparation and GST compliance Experience with: Lightyear (or similar AP platforms) Multi-system data environments High attention to detail with a zero-error mindset Ability to operate with full ownership and accountability What We Offer Work at the forefront of a rapidly growing healthcare industry. Join a collaborative team that genuinely supports each other. Competitive remuneration and benefits. Join a company nominated for LinkedIn's Top Startups 2025. At easykind, we believe diversity fuels innovation. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone - regardless of background, identity, or experience - feels valued and empowered. We celebrate differences and strive to build a team that reflects the patients we serve. If you’re passionate about compassionate care and are ready to join a forward-thinking team, we can’t wait to meet you! Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the easykind team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Performing reconciliations Maintaining financial data integrity Managing accounts payable and receivable Key Strengths Financial accounting Xero proficiency BAS preparation Employment Hero knowledge Multi-entity experience External accountant support A Final Note: This is a role with easykind not with Hatch.
