About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-driven Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team at Youi HQ in Sippy Downs on a 13-month maternity leave contract.

In this role, you’ll support the delivery of accurate financial reporting by managing reconciliations, general ledger activities, and day-to-day accounting processes. You’ll play an important role in keeping financial operations running smoothly, working closely with stakeholders across the business.

This is a fast-paced environment that suits someone who enjoys problem solving, takes ownership of their work, and thrives on accuracy and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare general ledger journals and balance sheet reconciliations
• Complete daily and monthly bank reconciliations and resolve variances
• Support claims recovery accounting and banking processes
• Maintain the fixed assets register, including depreciation and asset tracking
• Assist with accounts payable tasks such as invoice and credit card processing
• Support audit requests, reporting and stakeholder queries
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, controls and standards
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies

About You

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:
• Highly detail-oriented and take pride in accuracy
• Proactive and confident working independently
• Organised and able to manage competing deadlines
• A strong communicator who can build relationships across teams
• Analytical, curious and solutions-focused
• Reliable, accountable and commercially minded

Experience & Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or similar (completed or in progress (desired))
• Around 3+ years’ experience in a similar accounting role preferred
• Strong experience with reconciliations and general ledger processes
• Advanced skills in Excel and Microsoft Office
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Exposure to insurance or financial services is advantageous but not essential

Ways of working

Youi operates a hybrid model, with a strong emphasis on in-office collaboration:

• In-office Tuesday to Thursday, remote Mondays and Fridays.

Sippy Downs HQ (Sunshine Coast)
Our purpose-built HQ offers free onsite parking, nearby public transport, and easy access to shops and cafés. Plus a range of onsite perks.

Why Youi? 

At Youi, we challenge the norm—in both insurance and hiring. With 3,000+ employees, we’re growing fast, driven by diversity, individuality, and a passion for awesome service. Our dynamic, honest, and human-focused team values every contribution. If you’re ready to make a difference, join us! 

• Work-Life Balance – 22 days of leave (including your birthday), paid volunteer day, and onsite wellness services. 
• Wellbeing – Free fitness classes, bike hire, onsite health checks, and a 24/7 employee assistance program. Enjoy social sports, virtual health challenges, and two onsite cafés. 
• Financial Perks – 15% insurance discount, retail deals, free footy tickets, and financial wellbeing & health insurance consults. 
• Growth & Recognition – Career progression, paid study leave, and an award-winning reward & recognition program. 

As a Circle Back Initiative member, we commit to respond to every application. 

* Our Internal Talent Acquisition team handles all hiring, and we don’t accept unsolicited resumes sent to hiring managers. *