Assistant Financial Accountant

About Us Vow is a cultured meat company on a mission to feed billions and create food that’s good for your tastebuds, your health and your planet. We’re bringing together cutting edge innovations in science, engineering, culinary and design to create new meats that meat lovers can choose selfishly because it’s nutritious and delicious, and we’re doing so in a sustainable way. The Role We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Financial Accountant to join our small but mighty finance team. Reporting to our Financial Controller, you’ll play a key support role across core finance functions, from month‑end reporting and budgeting support, to compliance tracking, audit prep and keeping our financial ops running smoothly. This role is hands‑on, practical, and varied. You’ll be digging into reports, investigating edge cases, following up on receipts, and helping us get better every month at how we operate. It’s perfect for someone looking to build experience in a growing scale‑up environment, with the opportunity to learn directly from experienced finance leadership and get exposure to a broad range of finance functions. Whether you’re early in your career or looking to round out your experience with a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you. This role can be part‑time or full‑time, depending on your experience and availability. Experience & Skills 1–3 years of experience in a finance or accounting role (or more, if you’re looking for a part‑time opportunity) A sharp eye for detail and strong organisational skills Comfortable juggling recurring tasks and longer‑term projects Familiar with Excel/Google Sheets and finance systems (we use Xero) Confident communicating across teams and following up to get what you need Comfortable taking ownership of tasks, thinking independently and flagging issues or improvements proactively Enthusiastic about learning and contributing to process improvements Finance Operations & Bookkeeper Liaison Be the first point of contact for bookkeeper queries and help resolve edge cases Investigate exceptions or unclear GL/AP items before escalating Assist with issuing and tracking company cards, and chasing receipt compliance Month‑End & Reporting Support Help prepare our monthly management reporting pack Perform pre‑checks and variance reviews ahead of handover Maintain tracking tools for actuals vs. budget across departments COGS & Inventory Support Collect and compile COGS inputs from across the business Help document and update COGS calculations Support improvements in costing processes and reporting Asset Management & Compliance Admin Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register Liaise with teams to track asset movements and perform light asset checks Prepare ASIC forms and support tracking of filings, renewals and insurance Help keep our internal compliance registers up to date Audit, Year‑End & General Finance Support Assist with data collation for audits, R&D tax and due diligence Help clean up and prepare data for department budget vs actual reports Contribute to documenting and improving finance processes Success Milestones Within 3 months Be across our core finance systems and reporting process Own the first pass of monthly reporting and variance review Be confidently handling bookkeeper questions and spend tracking Within 6 months Keep all our registers (assets, compliance, cardholders) up to date Support the finance team through a quarter‑end or year‑end process Be a go‑to person for making things happen in finance ops Within 12 months Help shape how we scale and improve finance operations at Vow Lead small process improvements and contribute to smoother audits and reporting Be a trusted team member across the business for all things finance admin Why Join Us We are building a diverse, mission‑led dream team of “Vowzers.” Our mission is to make food products for everyone. Work on cutting‑edge technology. We’re bringing together cutting‑edge innovations in science, engineering, and food, to recreate the world’s most tantalising and unique culinary experiences, all without compromising on ethics or our planet. Work with and learn from the best. Our team includes some of the world’s top scientists, innovators, operators, and creatives. We’re fully funded and ready to go. We are a growing Aussie biotech start‑up backed by leading venture capital. Benefits and Perks Everyone is an owner. In addition to competitive base salaries, each and every ‘Vowzer’ owns equity in the company. Generous paid parental leave. Unlimited personal leave. Heaps of tasty samples from our culinary centre. An awesome converted warehouse “campus” in Alexandria. Human and dog friendly office. Various social clubs. #J-18808-Ljbffr