Bookkeeper (Sydney)

We are Humanitix

Humanitix is the world's first not-for-profit ticketing platform. We believe businesses that align profit with purpose can solve the world's biggest problems. 

Since launching in 2016, we have grown exponentially, transforming over $20M of booking fees into donations towards impact projects. Events we work with range from music and art festivals, conferences, galas, expos, workshops, schools and university events, you name it! In 10 years, we have become the go-to platform for hosts to manage their events, sell tickets, and create impact through our philanthropic model. And the best part? We’ve only achieved 1% of what we know we’re capable of.

We are a global business with offices in Sydney, Auckland, Denver and Edinburgh. At Humanitix, we celebrate the diversity of thought, perspective and expression, and we look for many different skills and abilities that can enhance Humanitix’s offerings and our culture. So, even if you don’t think you quite meet all the skills listed or tick all the boxes, we’d still love to hear from you!

For a Cliffnotes summary of the Humanitix model, check out the first 5 mins of Sam Harris' podcast (#271 Earning to Give).

Role purpose

Humanitix is on the hunt for an experienced bookkeeper to join our growing finance team, to assist in managing our day-to-day accounting and operational finance requirements for its Australian, NZ and UK operations using Xero, and potentially work on specific tasks with our US finance team, using QBO.

While your initial role will be specific to your bookkeeping skillset, we are looking for you to have a desire to grow your responsibilities and contribute to all areas of our team, as there will be an opportunity for the right person to span a broad remit across finance and operations.

What ties it together is a consistent standard of care — nothing overlooked, nothing dropped, everything done to a high bar.

One of the most important qualities we are looking for is someone who sweats the details others miss, and takes genuine pride in the quality of your work, someone who spots the gaps in current systems, puts forward a solution and wants to take ownership. 

You have the confidence to partner closely with the rest of the wider team when required and have the spirit to thrive in environments that are fast-paced and often ambiguous. This is a hands-on, high-trust role.

There is flexibility around this position being a part or full time role of 4-5 days per week, but a minimum of 3 days per week will be based onsite in The Rocks, Sydney (WFH optional on additional days).

Key responsibilities

• Accounts receivable, including cross-platform reconciliations and communication with the CS team

• Accounts payable, including expense management 

• Record and reconcile daily financial transactions across multiple global entities

• Preparation of internal operational reports

• Reconciliation between operational reporting and accounting software

• Prepare and post month-end journals

• General end of Month/Quarter/Financial Year processes

• Assist with payroll and related ad-hoc calculations

• Assist with the preparation and lodgement of BAS, PAYG, Superannuation and equivalent

• Maintain strong financial controls and documentation (SOP’s) for accounting and reconciliation processes

• Assist with audit preparation, documentation requests, and other finance related tasks

• Ad-hoc support to the Financial Operations Lead
  

Skills & Requirements

• Proven experience in all aspects of a bookkeeping role utilising Xero, ideally in a fast-moving or scaling organisation

• Sound knowledge of accounting principles

• Proficiency in Xero, Microsoft Office, and Excel, with an understanding of QBO preferred

• Cert IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping preferred

• Reconciliation skills with a keen eye for detail and a desire to probe further into data - you pick up on inconsistencies, catch errors before they become problems, and hold yourself to a high standard of accuracy across everything you touch

• Exceptional organisation and prioritisation skills — you manage multiple workstreams across global entities simultaneously without letting anything slip, and you're comfortable shifting gears quickly when priorities change

• Self motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with all teams across the organisation

• Confidence in application and the ability to anticipate needs and show initiative

• Clear written and verbal communication

• High discretion and professionalism — you're trusted with sensitive information and handle it accordingly

• Strong digital literacy, including experience with modern workplace tools (e.g. Google Workspace, Slack, AI-enabled tools) and a curiosity to explore and adopt emerging technologies

• The willingness and motivation to continue to learn, grow and evolve within your role, and take on new responsibilities

• A fantastic can-do, and want to, attitude!
  

Working style & values

• Detail-driven, and particular about double checking your own work.

• Proactive, calm and solution-oriented, looking to improve current systems.

• A low-ego collaborator who takes initiative on problems that need solving.

• Genuinely aligned with Humanitix's mission to use technology as a force for good.
  

At Humanitix, you’ll learn how to:

• Work hard. Play harder. And maintain a healthy balance. We celebrate great work ethic but also like to have fun. We recognise that there are only 24 hours in a day to split your time between your career, loved ones, passions, and pursuits outside of work.

• Make genuine connections by bringing your authentic self to work. Your colleagues can be your friends too, sometimes lifelong.

• Ask for forgiveness, not permission. We encourage experimentation and reward initiative. Have an idea so crazy you think it just might work? Go for it and share the results.

• Give and receive direct and constructive feedback. It may feel uncomfortable at first but a huge growth opportunity awaits.

• Ask for help and escalate issues. You are not expected to be a superhero.
  

Humanitix’s mission, vision & core values

Our mission is to bring people together to inspire and invest in humanity, far beyond traditional corporate responsibility. Humanitix is an experiment in compassionate capitalism and a new model for charity and business. Our ultimate vision is a world where all businesses, structures, and systems work in harmony with humanity to serve the best interests of all people and our planet.

Show up

We go all-in for our customers and for each other because we care about what we do. It also doesn't hurt to say “I love you”. Try it.

Be bold

Think for yourself, say what you believe, and have the curiosity and courage to lead us further forward into new territory. Let's go.

Keep it weird

We celebrate humanity, thrive on individuality, and love all the ways we are different. Bring your true self to work* and be inclusive, open, and transparent.

*Shoes optional.

The world is not f*cked

Yep, it can be a lot better, but there's no future in giving up. We create a better world by choosing positivity, investing in humanity, and forging pathways to progress. Be humane.

This is our second home

The truth is we spend more of our time awake at work than anywhere else in life. We believe a truly enjoyable workplace is critical to a life well-lived.

To Apply:

Along with your resume, please include a short cover letter - this is your chance to let your personality shine. What draws you to this role, what else are you passionate about, what about Humanitix attracts you?

We hire based on experience, skills and passion. When applying, please also share your pronouns and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.