Accountant

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Independent Contractor Perks

Permanent work from home

Immediate hiring

Steady freelance job

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations while also contributing to operational financial analysis and reporting. This role goes beyond traditional bookkeeping and requires someone who can manage financial records, support monthly reporting processes, and analyze performance data across multiple business units.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with Xero, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to work with operational and financial data to help drive insights and improve financial visibility across the organization.

This role will play a key part in improving the reliability and speed of financial reporting, strengthening balance sheet discipline, and building scalable financial benchmarks across a growing franchise network.

Job Highlights

Hourly Rate: The equivalent of $12.53 USD per hour in the applicant’s local currency

Schedule: Monday-Friday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm UK BTS hours (4 hours/day, 20 hours/week)

Work Arrangement: Work from home

Contract: Independent Contractor

Side Note: Since this is a permanent work-from-home position and the arrangement is that of an “Independent Contractor,” the selected candidates must have their own computer and internet connection. They will handle their own benefits and taxes. The professional fees are on hourly rates and the rate depends on your performance in the application process.

Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Transactional Accounting

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities in Xero.
• Handle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including invoice processing and payment tracking.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations regularly to ensure accuracy.
• Record and maintain accruals and prepayments.
• Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions.
• Maintain clean, accurate, and fully reconciled general ledgers.
• Support VAT and payroll preparation, with final review conducted externally.

Financial Reporting

• Assist with the monthly financial close process.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Generate budget vs. actual performance reports.
• Maintain and update cash flow reports, including a rolling 13-week forecast.
• Support the preparation of board packs and financial reporting materials.

Operational Finance & Financial Analytics (Key Focus Area)

• Collect and organize financial data from franchise locations.
• Maintain reporting that tracks costs as a percentage of revenue.
• Produce unit economics analysis for camps and franchise operations.
• Track marketing spend vs. revenue ratios and provide insights.
• Assist in developing financial benchmarks across the franchise network.
• Maintain weekly KPI dashboards and financial snapshot reports.
• Support integration of operational data from the Parent Area platform into financial reporting systems

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of accounting or management accounting experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Xero (required).
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting monthly close and management reporting.
• Strong proficiency in Excel or financial reporting tools.
• Experience working with multi-location or franchise operations is a plus.
• Experience supporting management-level or board-level reporting preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who combines strong accounting fundamentals with operational financial insight. The ideal candidate:

• Has an ownership mindset and takes responsibility for maintaining accurate financial records.
• Is comfortable working with financial data and operational performance metrics.
• Can translate financial information into clear reporting and insights.
• Is proactive in identifying discrepancies, inefficiencies, or opportunities for improvement.
• Can thrive in a fast-paced environment supporting a growing franchise network.
• Is highly organized and able to manage multiple reporting deadlines.

Reminder

Apply directly to the link provided; you will be redirected to BruntWork’s Career Site. You must apply using the said link to complete the initial requirements, which includes pre-screening assessment questions, technical check of your computer, and voice recording.

APPLICATIONS WITH COMPLETE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE PRIORITIZED.