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Seize the opportunity to contribute to Blackbird's mission as a Financial Accountant and be part of their exciting journey of supporting ambitious tech companies.
Overview
Salary £110000
Location Australia - Hybrid
Nomad Friendly? 
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
Blackbird, Australia's biggest venture capital fund, has a powerful mission to boost the most ambitious founders in Australia and New Zealand. Investing in over 130 businesses, with a portfolio worth over $8B, you will be part of a team supporting groundbreaking tech companies.
Role Summary
- Joining as a Financial Accountant for Blackbird, you will enhance our Finance functionality.
- You will ensure our transparency and complete compliance as a financial services organization.
- Your position will be situated either in our Sydney or Melbourne office with the option to work remotely.
Role Requirements
- Demonstrable experience in a Financial Accountant or Public Accounting role with ability to handle tax obligations, a month-end close and payroll.
- Working knowledge of Xero is advantageous but not mandatory.
- Excellent commercial insight, resourcefulness, and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, energetic environment.
- Key skills: Accounting knowledge, Ownership & continuous improvement, Time management, System savvy, Attention to detail, Humility/low-ego, Hospitality mindset, Stakeholder management
Application Process Details
- Benefits include flexible working, generous parental leave, a Learning & Development budget, wellbeing perks, unplugged weekends, and a share of Blackbird’s success.
- All Blackbird employees receive carry in funds raised during their tenure, reinforcing a philosophy of shared success.
- As a member of Pledge 1%, Blackbird is committed to dedicating 1% of time, equity and profits to support not-for-profit causes within the community.
About the Role At Blackbird, our mission is to be a generational owner of the most ambitious tech companies founded by Aussies and Kiwis. We are building a world-class Finance function to empower the wider Blackbird team to deliver on key initiatives and to ensure that we are a transparent and fully-compliant financial services organisation. We are looking for a high-performing, detail-oriented Financial Accountant to level up the Finance team at Blackbird. This role is full-time, based in our Sydney or Melbourne office with the flexibility to work from home.
Job Requirements Ideally, you would have proven hands on experience in a Financial Accountant or Public Accounting role, with a demonstrable ability to manage tax obligations, a month-end close and the payroll function. Experience with Xero helps, though not essential. If you have strong commercial acumen, are resourceful and enjoy operating in a fast pace, high energy environment - this role is for you! We value potential and are committed to supporting growth in this role. Key qualifications and skills include Accounting knowledge, Ownership & continuous improvement, Time management, System savvy, Attention to detail, Humility/low-ego, Hospitality mindset, and Stakeholder management.
Benefits We offer Flexible working, Generous parental leave, Learning & Development Budget, Wellbeing benefits, Unplugged weekends, Connection, A share of Blackbird’s success. We think it is important to share successes with the whole team. All Blackbird employees receive carry in funds raised while they are at the firm. Blackbird is a Pledge 1% member — we pledge 1% of our time, equity and profits to help not-for-profit causes in our community.
About Blackbird Blackbird is Australia's biggest venture capital fund whose mission is to supercharge Australia and New Zealand’s most ambitious founders. We do this by raising venture capital funds, investing into the best startup companies and helping them succeed. Our portfolio is worth over $8B, and includes more than 130 companies across Australia and New Zealand, from Canva and CultureAmp to rising stars like Halter, Partly, Carepatron, Gilmour Space, Eucalyptus, Fleet and Tracksuit.
