Finance And Operations Accountant

Job Highlights:

• Contract type: Independent Contractor
• Schedule: 20 hours per week; Monday to Friday, flexible between 9am to 5pm Engadine ,NSW

About Us

We are a small, dynamic, fast-growing international group of companies in the sports nutrition sector, with our top holding company based in the UK and operational subsidiaries in New Zealand and Australia. Our premium, performance-driven products support athletes and active individuals globally — and we pride ourselves on delivering world-class products and service while keeping our operations lean, efficient, and agile.

Our team is small but mighty. We operate without silos — everyone pitches in wherever needed, from high-level financial reporting to data entry or chasing a courier. We value initiative, transparency, and solutions-led thinking. As we work towards becoming a certified B-Corp, we care as much about being a great employer as we do about being a great business.

This is an opportunity to join a tight-knit, fast-paced, and values-driven team where your work will be visible, impactful, and rewarded.

Reporting Line

This role reports directly to the Operations Director, while also providing support to the Managing Director (MD) as required.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-Day Finance

• Manage daily bookkeeping for three entities (UK, NZ, AU) in Xero
• Reconcile bank, loan, and intercompany accounts
• Process supplier invoices accurately and on time
• Complete month-end close, including journals, accruals, and adjustments
• Prepare consolidated monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Complete month-end requirements for BAS (AU), GST (NZ), and VAT (UK) for MD lodgement
• Maintain strong financial controls and compliance

Inventory & Reporting

• Maintain accurate inventory records and reconcile stock in Xero
• Support stock reporting, reconciliations, and stocktakes
• Prepare performance reports covering:
• Gross profit
• Marketing ROI
• Customer lifetime value
• Cost per acquisition
• Campaign profitability

Operational Support

• Prepare and distribute financial and business reports
• Support the MD and Operations Director with finance and operational tasks

Improvement & Project Work

• Review and improve chart of accounts and finance processes
• Analyse supplier, freight, and operational costs to identify savings
• Support supplier negotiations, account setup, and contract reviews
• Build financial models and business cases for cost and efficiency initiatives
• Coordinate and reconcile periodic stocktakes

About You

• Proactive, hands-on, and comfortable working remotely
• Confident owning both detailed finance work and high-level reporting
• Always looking for better, smarter ways to improve processes and reduce costs

Essential

• CPA (or equivalent)
• 5+ years’ experience in accounting or bookkeeping roles
• Strong Xero experience (multi-entity preferred)
• Inventory and stock management experience
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to work independently in a remote environment
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Experience with international group structures
• FMCG, retail, or product-based background

Benefits:

Independent Contractor Perks:

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate Hiring
• Steady Freelance Job

Reminder:

• Apply directly through the link provided; you will be redirected to BruntWork’s Career Site. You must complete your application through this link to fulfill the initial requirements, which include pre-screening assessment questions, a technical check of your computer, and a voice recording. Applications with complete requirements will be prioritized.
• Please note that this is a permanent work-from-home position under an Independent Contractor arrangement. Candidates must have their own computer and reliable internet connection. As independent contractors, they will be responsible for managing their own benefits and taxes. Professional fees are based on hourly rates, which will be determined by performance during the application process.

Job ID: 45556988701