Assistant Accountant

About the role

The Assistant Accountant supports the Finance team with effective management of financial risks and controls. This includes ensuring accuracy of data in reporting systems, reconciliations, the monthly P&L and reporting, as well as assisting with the preparation of budgets.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager and wider Finance team to manage financial risk and maintain a strong control framework
• Process stock billings and DSV invoices, ensuring accuracy through regular reconciliations.
• Perform bank account and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Administer Airwallex and travel-related accounts, ensuring receipts and documentation are maintained.
• Support month-end activities, including journal preparation, reconciliations and reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports and ensure reporting deadlines are met.
• Prepare GST workpapers, ABS surveys and support other statutory reporting requirements.
• Assist with external audits and year-end financial reporting activities.
• Monitor financial controls and help maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Support Accounts Payable activities and provide backup coverage when required.
• Identify process improvement and automation opportunities to enhance finance operations.
• Lead and support finance-related projects, including sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Full or part qualified CA / CPA
• 2–3 years' experience in an Assistant Accountant role
• NetSuite experience
• Strong attention to detail and internal control mindset
• Analytical thinker who can spot trends, solve problems and recommend a way forward
• Builds great relationships across teams and manages time effectively
• Curious, adaptable and keen to learn
• Effective written and verbal communication

Life at T2

• Enjoy a 50% discount to spoil yourself, plus endless cups of tea.
• Get recognition and rewards. T2 celebrates our teams contributions through our Moment Makers program
• One paid volunteer day each year to support a cause that matters to you
• Access to T2's Employee Assistance Program
• T2 Community Crew ensures we celebrate every occasion in the calendar – bringing fun & excitement to life at T2.
• Our head office is located in vibrant Collingwood, conveniently close to a range of great cafés and well‑connected public transport options, including both train and tram services. We also offer a hybrid working arrangement.

About the application process

Don’t feel like you meet every single requirement? Still apply! We’d love to receive your application if most of your experience matches and you think you’ll thrive in this role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

No agencies please – we have this one brewing in-house.

Sounds like your cup of tea? Apply now!

Looking for a role that fills your cup? Good news, T2 Tea is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join its passionate Finance team.

If you are collaborative, you’ll thrive in an environment where creativity and purpose come together, teams are empowered, and the T2 experience is shaped across every touchpoint.

About Us

We’re T2, a tea brand known for its delicious tea made with premium, sustainable ingredients. Every day, we love to excite our customers by inviting them into our world of tea, online and in our retail stores across Australia and New Zealand.

Like our teas, our people are unique and diverse. We believe every team member brings different experience and skills to each role which is invaluable to T2. In return we provide training, incentives and encourage an inclusive culture through our policies and initiatives.

Today, we’re part of LIPTON Teas and Infusions, the world’s largest tea business. For our team, this connection opens opportunities to build global relationships, expand your career globally and participate in global programs and industry-leading initiatives.

We’re also proudly B Corp Certified, get to know more about us at: https://www.t2tea.com