Finance Officer
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Job Description
About Us
Life Trading Pty Ltd is a growing proprietary trading company with offices in Australia and the UK. Were on a mission to achieve success through precision innovation and a highperforming yet relaxed work culture. Our team brings together expertise across trading technology and operationsand we believe in accountability fairness and making space for life outside of work.
We value our people and operate in a flat collaborative environment where your work has real impact. We take what we do seriously but not ourselves.
About the Role
Were looking for a detailoriented and proactive Finance Officer to join our team in Sydney. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Services youll play a key role in the daytoday finance operations of the business. This is a handson role best suited to someone who enjoys varietywhether its reconciling accounts preparing monthend journals or improving systems and processes.
Youll be joining a small agile team in a collaborative environment where accuracy accountability and continuous improvement are highly valued.
Your Mission at Life Trading
Finance Operations:
- Perform fullfunction bookkeeping for multiple entities using Xero
- Process accounts payable including supplier bills payment runs (via Commbiz) and intercompany expense allocations
- Prepare regulatory payments and filings
- Conduct banking and clearer reconciliations including FX transactions
- Prepare monthend accounting journals and support adhoc reporting
Assist in the annual audit and contribute to audit readiness
Process & Improvement:
- Identify opportunities to improve systems and financial procedures
- Contribute to documenting processes and implementing changes
- Take ownership of your tasks and contribute to team success
Apply company values in all aspects of your work
What Were Looking For
- Proven experience using Xero in a multientity environment
- Strong numeracy skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Exceptional attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy
- Ability to meet reporting deadlines and manage competing priorities
- Strong organisational skills and a proactive selfstarter mindset
- Clear and professional communication skills
- A collaborative cando approach
Bonus Points For
- Experience in a trading or financial services environment
- Confidence working autonomously in a small fastpaced team
A track record of streamlining processes or introducing improvements
A Bit About the Team
Youll be joining a supportive and tightknit Finance team that works closely with all parts of the business. Were pragmatic lowego and always open to better ways of doing things.
Benefits
At Life Trading we recognise that our people are our most valuable asset. Heres what you can expect in return:
- Competitive Salary: Aligned with your skills and experience
- Flat Structure: Open communication and real influence from day one
- Flexible Working: Hybrid model with worklife balance baked in
- Health & Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health initiatives
- Anniversary Leave: Extra leave to celebrate work milestones
- Social Events: Team lunches offsites and regular catchups
- Paid Parental Leave: Supportive leave for new parents
- Professional Development: Training industry events and growth opportunities
Employee Recognition: We celebrate contributions big and small
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
