•    Flexible part-time role with work-from-home and office options
•    Join a purpose-driven, people-first team with a supportive culture 
•    Use your finance expertise to drive efficiency and business growth

Are you an experienced financial controller looking for a flexible role where you can work from home and office, and be part of a rapidly growing, purpose-driven team?

Grassroots IT is a profit-for-purpose business (Managed Services Provider) helping teams thrive through proven technology. We believe that by putting our community first, we will continue to grow a profitable business that will ultimately improve workplace outcomes throughout Australia.

Since 2005, Grassroots IT has nailed the perfect combination – a values-driven, people-first culture that offers an incredible client experience. Their four core company values are central to everything that they do:

•    We Deliver an Incredible Client Experience
•    We are Masters of our Craft
•    We are Team Players
•    We pursue Continuous Improvement

As Financial Controller you will be responsible for guiding the organisation’s financial health, including the smooth functioning of payroll, accounts and bookkeeping. You will be part of a business support team, assisting the management team to smoothly recruit new staff, optimise the effective use of digital account systems, PSA system, payroll and payment systems, and ensure the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable.

 
Who You Are
•    You have strong experience in business support, HR, payroll and accounts
•    You have the utmost attention to detail, are vigilant, and take joy in order and symmetry
•    You are diligent and act with honesty and integrity
•    You excel at building trust and ensuring accountability
•    You are good at listening, then turning ideas into specific action
•    You possess an agile mind, and love to create efficient processes
•    You enjoy working autonomously, are organised and good at prioritising workload
•    You love numbers and systems, and are committed to lifelong learning in this area
•    You value contributing to a team whilst supporting others

Key Responsibilities
•    Assist the service delivery and business support teams to have a clear and accurate representation of the business financials
•    Draw together administrative processes into clear and cohesive execution
•    Constantly look for ways to reduce process friction, improve efficiencies and reduce costs across the business
•    Contribute advanced skills in accounting, payroll and business analytics to assist the team to grow profitability
•    Take a key role in financial accountability and results, including establishing regular reporting cycles
•    Use well-developed leadership skills to coach, mentor and keep managers accountable for sustainable profitability
•    Assist with recruiting, ensuring timely and accurate onboarding of new staff and contractors
•    Monitor and report on the viability of all service delivery and procurement operations to ensure the effective and efficient utilisation of technical services, human resources, space and equipment
•    Develop financial strategy, including risk, analysis, forecasting & modelling
•    Manage Cash Flow
•    Work with the external accountant to prepare BAS, PAYG, Superannuation, annual accounts and other statutory obligations
•    Ensuring compliance with statutory law and financial regulations
•    Process the monthly payroll

Key areas of experience
•    Accounting and Payroll Experience
•    Accounting Qualifications
•    Previous administrative experience within a B2B services industry, we have long term clients with detailed procurement and agreement management requirements.
•    Advanced Experience with Xero
•    Experience with Connectwise PSA (or similar) - desirable

Why work for Grassroots IT?
•    We are purpose driven
•    Flexibility of work hours /locations
•    Wonderful supportive team
•    Family-owned business
•    Leverage your business skills to help teams thrive