Financial Accountant

Full-time | Hybrid 2 days/week in our Melbourne CBD office

Who is HammerTech?

As construction’s most trusted safety intelligence platform, HammerTech has a team focus where we build safer, smarter, better – together. Our workforce is committed to individual and team empowerment so that our innovative approach is sustained, the growth in our capability is continuous and we excel in enhancing safety within the construction industry.

Built for construction, HammerTech’s Safety Intelligence software was created to improve worker safety and solve efficiency challenges exacerbated by document management and form builder apps. Launched in 2013, HammerTech is now trusted by over 20,000 construction projects led by over 500+ of the best contractors like DPR Construction, Digital Realty, CRB, and Shawmut Design and Construction to make their job sites among the safest in the world.

Purpose:

The Financial Accountant is responsible for end-to-end financial accounting This role is hands-on and suits someone who enjoys owning outcomes, working across multiple priorities, and operating comfortably in an evolving environment. You will play a critical role in maintaining financial accuracy and integrity during month-end and year-end processes, supporting the team, and contributing to the transition from Xero to NetSuite.

What You’ll Bring:

Essential

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in full-cycle accounting
• Experience in a recurring revenue / subscription business model
• Strong hands-on experience with Xero and Excel
• Proven ability to own and deliver month-end and year-end close processes
• Ability to prioritise work, delegate tasks, and manage competing deadlines, particularly during close periods
• Comfortable operating in an SME environment, having worn multiple hats
• Confident working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a high level of ambiguity

Desirable

• Exposure to or experience with NetSuite
• CA or CPA qualification (preferred but not essential with relevant experience)
• SaaS or technology industry experience

Personal Attributes

• Proactive self-starter who takes ownership
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Analytical problem-solver with a positive can-do attitude
• Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-moving environment
• Collaborative and able to fit into a dynamic team
• Motivated to step up and make a mark in a growing business
• Practical, solutions-focused, and not afraid to get hands-on

Responsibilities:

Own the Full Month-End Close Process

• Execute end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual close
• Prepare and post journals (accruals, prepayments, payroll, revenue, commissions, etc.)
• Maintain detailed balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure close timelines are met with accuracy and completeness

Manage Revenue Recognition & Deferred Revenue Accounting

• Apply IFRS revenue recognition standards
• Account for subscription revenue, usage-based billing, and multi-element arrangements
• Maintain deferred revenue schedules
• Reconcile billing system data to the general ledger

Prepare Financial Statements & Management Reports

• Produce monthly P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements
• Support KPI reporting (MRR, ARR, churn, CAC where relevant)
• Assist in board/investor reporting packs

Ensure Statutory, Tax & Compliance Obligations Are Met

• Prepare and manage BAS/VAT/GST filings
• Support corporate tax compliance
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards
• Support external audit processes and year-end reporting

Maintain Strong Balance Sheet Governance

• Manage fixed assets, prepayments, accruals, and provisions
• Oversee payroll accounting and related liabilities
• Monitor working capital and cash flow
• Identify accounting risks and control weaknesses

Systems & Processes Responsibilities:

Support Maintenance of Accounting System

• Maintain chart of accounts integrity
• Support proper system configuration for SaaS revenue flows
• Support implementation of automation of journals and reconciliations
• Improve system data accuracy and reporting reliability

Monitor Integration of CRM & Accounting Platforms

• Ensure CRM-to-revenue data alignment
• Monitor subscription lifecycle accounting accuracy

Strengthen Internal Controls & Financial Processes

• Design and document key financial controls
• Reduce risk of error or fraud
• Prepare documentation for audit readiness

Drive Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify inefficiencies in AP, AR, close, and reporting
• Support implementation of automation tools
• Reduce manual spreadsheets and shadow processes
• Improve close speed and reporting quality

Support Financial Data Integrity & Reporting Infrastructure

• Ensure consistency between operational and financial data
• Assist in building reporting dashboards (BI tools where relevant)
• Partner with FP&A and Operations on financial data flows

Benefits at HammerTech

You’ll benefit from our balanced work-life culture with perks including:

• Flexible WFH arrangements – we trust you!
• Full LinkedIn Learning licence, with professional development and career mapping opportunities
• Birthday leave
• Work anniversary and quarterly recognition rewards
• Paid parental leave
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Team Tune-Up Workshops
• Monthly catered office lunches
• Regular social events (both virtual and in-person) and employer-funded travel
• Annual Town Hall and End-of-Year events
• Modern CBD office with a fully stocked kitchen, just a 5-minute walk from Flinders Street Station
• Opportunities to grow your career and make an impact quickly

HammerTech values diversity and believes that our strength comes from including the perspectives of all kinds of contributors. We encourage people from underrepresented communities to apply, including racial minorities, LGBTQIA+, and those with disabilities. Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process — please let us know of any needs we may not have accommodated.