Description

The Financial Accountant plays a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of Contour’s financial reporting and compliance. By producing high-quality financial reports, maintaining rigorous internal controls, and supporting key budgeting and forecasting activities, the Financial Accountant contributes to strategic decision-making and operational efficiency across the business.

As a full-time team member within the Finance function, this newly created role ensures our financial processes are compliant, scalable, and aligned with Contour’s mission to reshape education, one student at a time.

Who are we

We empower students and their studies by providing an ecosystem of highly effective tutoring, resources and support. We run weekly small-group tutoring sessions at our in-person campuses, presented by young and experienced tutors that teach in a simple, intuitive and engaging way. We also supplement these sessions with weekly workshops, complimentary 1-on-1 support and a learning portal with a comprehensive suite of resources and practice material to help students master their subjects.

Over 8,000 students and 250+ team members have joined Contour Education since our founding in the beginning of 2020. Our growth is a testament to our dedication in providing ALL our students and parents with a premium learning experience (from 24/7 personal support to on-demand resources) and our commitment to helping them achieve their personal goals, and achieve success in their school assessments and exams. We've been listed three years in a row as one of the Fastest Growing Startups by the Australian Financial Review, and we're continuing to multiply year over year!

It's our vision to reshape education, one student at a time.

What you'll do

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and regulatory obligations.
  
  
• Support the timely preparation of statutory accounts, BAS, FBT, and income tax returns.
  
  
• Contribute to financial modelling, cash flow forecasting, and budget variance analysis.

Accounts & Reconciliation

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, including processing journal entries and account reconciliations.
  
  
• Conduct regular bank, intercompany, and AP/AR reconciliations.
  
  
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of all financial records and supporting documentation.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in the development of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
  
  
• Monitor and report on actuals vs budget, highlighting key variances.
  
  
• Support scenario planning through data-driven financial modelling.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Champion process improvement and automation in day-to-day accounting functions.
  
  
• Contribute to accounting system optimisation and internal workflow enhancements.
  
  
• Support efficient and timely month-end and year-end close processes.

Audit & Internal Controls

• Prepare audit documentation and liaise with external auditors as required.
• Maintain and enhance internal control frameworks to ensure compliance and safeguard company assets.
  
  

Skill Requirements

🙏 Honesty and Integrity
👨‍🏫 Passion for the intersection between people, business and accounting
💞 High Level of Empathy
🔥 Energy and Enthusiasm
🗣️ Excellent Excel skills & experience with cloud-based accounting tools (e.g., Xero, MYOB)
💪 Independence & Proactiveness
🤝 Willing to Listen, Learn & Lead
🧠 Intelligence & Creativity

Academic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  
  
• CPA or CA qualified (or actively working towards).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in financial accounting, preferably in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

Personal Requirements

• Strong technical expertise in Australian Accounting Standards.
  
  
• Clear communicator with the ability to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and aligned with Contour’s mission to leave a lasting impact on education.
• Thrives in ambiguity and environments where priorities can change quickly

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and pay, that recognise your pivotal role in Finance at Contour
• A chance to shape the finance function and business, fostering a financially sound environment where growth is fully enabled
• As we grow, so do your opportunities - envision a path that can lead to new roles within a dynamic start-up
• Personalised mentorship and training, dedicated to building your Finance experience
• Work where creativity meets strategy - in a non-corporate setting where you can directly influence the company's innovative edge.
• Join an environment where team success is celebrated, while simultaneously boosting your public speaking, team work and collaboration skills

By joining Contour Education, you won't be taking on just any other Finance role; instead, you'll be embracing an opportunity to make a lasting difference in a growing company, and in an industry ripe for innovation.