Senior Financial Accountant

Join Atomi: Reinvent how the world learns.

At Atomi, we're on a mission to unlock human potential by transforming the way students learn and teachers teach. Our platform combines cutting-edge technology with a creative, human-first approach, turning complex ideas into simple, engaging experiences for students, educators, and parents everywhere.

We’re driven by curiosity, humility, and a relentless focus on quality and innovation. At Atomi, your ideas matter, your creativity counts, and your work directly impacts how hundreds of thousands of learners engage with education around the globe.

Come build something remarkable with us.

The opportunity

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this role plays an important part in keeping Atomi’s financial operations running smoothly. You’ll help ensure accurate reporting, maintain compliance with accounting standards, and support the day-to-day financial management of the business.

You’ll also oversee the Accounts Receivable function and an offshore team who support month-end processes and transactional activities.

This is a broad role within a small, well-supported team. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across the business, providing commercial insight while ensuring the integrity and reliability of our financial data.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys variety, working across teams, and contributing to business outcomes - not just technical reporting. You’ll bring strong communication skills, a solid foundation in financial reporting, and a mindset focused on improving processes and strengthening financial operations.

What you'll do

Financial reporting

• Support the month-end close process and preparation of monthly management results

• Assist with board reporting and ad hoc financial analysis

• Maintain oversight of group and cost centre P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting

• Monitor and manage working capital performance

Stakeholder management

• Partner with cross-functional teams including Operations, Sales, and Product to translate financial data into actionable insights

• Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes

• Assist with business case development, financial modelling, and investment analysis to support growth initiatives

Financial controls & governance

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, particularly the order-to-cash cycle

• Provide guidance and mentorship to the offshore support team, including oversight of invoicing, collections, and credit control

• Develop and maintain robust financial controls and governance frameworks aligned across the organisation.

Process improvement & systems

• Drive improvements in reporting processes, month-end close procedures, documentation standards, and data quality

• Support finance transformation initiatives, including digital and AI-driven improvements

• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline finance systems and processes,

What you'll bring

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Accounting or Finance, with CA or CPA qualification

• Big 4 experience combined with industry exposure highly regarded

• Experience in SaaS environments, particularly subscriptions and billing models, is preferred

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions and seniority levels

• Experience with Xero, HubSpot and Chargebee will be highly regarded

Working at Atomi

• Tailored flexibility: Enjoy work-life balance with hours that adapt to your needs, whether for university, family or personal time.
• Generous leave: Experience additional paid leave options as a permanent team member.
• Location Independence: Work from Sydney, interstate or wherever you find inspiration.
• Growth and development: Use ongoing opportunities to improve your skills and expand your knowledge.
• Holistic wellbeing: Benefit from a comprehensive employee assistance program subscription and additional wellbeing leave, supporting your best self.
• Parental support: Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for new parents, with additional leave specifically for birthing parents.
• Work with the best: We know you want to work alongside the best, so we work hard to hire only the best.
• Regular social in-person and remote events: Including team sports competitions, trivia nights and themed annual events.
• Atomi access: Enjoy free Atomi services for you and your family.
• Onsite teams: Our Sydney office is ideally located in a central setting with cafes, shops and public transport nearby.

How to apply

 While we care about qualifications for this role, we’re equally interested in how your skills and experience translate into impact.

When applying, please include your CV and a cover letter telling us a little about your background and why this role at Atomi interests you. 

We know great people come from all kinds of backgrounds, so even if you don't meet all the requirements we've listed, you should still apply.