Assistant Accountant

Role Title: Assistant Accountant

Reports to: Senior Financial Accountant

Location: Birmingham/Hybrid

Job Type: 3-month fixed term contract / Part-time (Monday and Fridays only, 15 hrs per week)

About EML

EML Payments is a global leader in the fintech space. Our mission is to create awesome, instant, and secure payment solutions that connect our customers to their customers, anytime, anywhere, wherever money is in motion. Our Purpose is to inspire transformative digital change for our customers and communities.

As an issuer and processor, we provide our clients and partners with innovative alternatives to traditional banking solutions for reloadable and non-reloadable programs. We are agile, we are innovative. We take a partnership approach; we tailor solutions and place a strong focus on operational excellence.

Our place is one of collaboration, teamwork & innovation. But, above all, it’s one that embraces difference. And rather than have you blend in, we want to help you unleash your full potential.

The team you’ll be joining

At EML, our finance team is integral to the smooth and efficient operation of our business. They ensure financial stability and compliance, enabling informed decision-making and strategic planning. By managing budgets, monitoring expenditures, and providing accurate financial reporting, the finance team supports all departments in achieving their goals. Their expertise in financial analysis and risk management helps safeguard our assets and ensures we meet our financial obligations. Ultimately, the finance team’s dedication to maintaining robust financial health is crucial to EML’s success and growth.

The Role

This role is for a fixed term contract for three months on a job share basis working 15 hrs per week, Monday and Fridays only.

The Assistant Accountant will support the accounting department by performing various accounting tasks, including maintaining financial records, preparing reports, and assisting with audits. This role is crucial for ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our financial operations.

What you’ll do

• Vendor or Customer management including internal and external.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Assisting accounts payable or accounts receivable.
• Reconcile bank statements and accounts.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Provide support to the Finance Manager and other team members as needed.
• Provide assistance to financial accountants.
• Perform other accounting duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring

• Accounting or Finance related qualification or part- qualified
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Significant experience in a similar position
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot table experience)
• High level of numeric accuracy & attention to detail
• Proactive and motivated team player
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Good organisational skills, ability to multitask and prioritise workload
• NetSuite experience an advantage

What you will be offered

If you love what you do, you should love where you do it. We appreciate that everyone’s different and has their own preferences of where and how to work. We genuinely believe in the power of regular face-to-face interactions in building close connections with our teams, but we also strongly believe people can work effectively remotely. This means that combining both is the key to success.

• 25 days annual leave plus 2 days for volunteering, plus your birthday off - Plus an additional Take5 days should you use all of your 25 days!
• Global business landscape that connects you with colleagues working throughout Australia, UK, North America and Europe with both short-term and long-term secondment options.
• Hybrid working - Be empowered to work smarter, in a way that suits your lifestyle
• Company Enhanced Family Leave Options*
• 12 weeks paid New Parent Leave*
• Paid Professional Memberships
• Pension Scheme*
• Short term bonus scheme*
• Company Private Medical Insurance Scheme – 50% covered by EML*
• Long term illness cover – 75% of your basic Annual Salary
• Life Assurance (Death in Service) Cover – 4x your basic Annual Salary
• Employee Assistance Programme – accessible 24/7
• BenefitsHub – get discount vouchers for your favourite retailers

(*some benefits are subject to qualifying criteria)

Company Culture and Values

Our place is one of collaboration, teamwork & innovation. But, above all, it’s one that embraces difference. And rather than have you blend in, we want to help you unleash your full potential.

Company Structure

EML is an ASX listed company head quartered in Brisbane, Australia, with approximately 480 employees throughout Australia, Europe, the UK, and America.

EEO Statement

Integrated into our Core Values is EML's commitment to diversity and inclusion. EML is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly, recognised for their individuality, promoted based on performance and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential.

We believe in understanding and respecting differences. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, culture, and physical ability. Every individual at EML has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment.