Financial Accountant - 12 Month Contract

Become a Financial Accountant with Brighte Capital in Sydney, Australia. This 12-month contract focuses on ensuring financial data integrity, processing transactions, and improving finance processes. Enjoy a collaborative culture and the chance to contribute to a mission-driven team. Join Brighte Capital as a Financial Accountant on a 12-month contract in Sydney, Australia. In this role, you'll ensure the integrity of financial data, process transactions, and enhance finance procedures. With a focus on collaboration and inclusivity, you'll be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to making energy resources accessible. Enjoy a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects.

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Brighte Capital

Company Overview

Name

Brighte Capital

Headquarters

Sydney, NSW, Australia

Year Founded

2015

Business Model

Sector

Financial Services

Core Activities

Brighte Capital specializes in providing financing solutions for renewable energy projects, particularly solar energy installations. They focus on making sustainable energy accessible to homeowners and businesses through tailored financial products.

Revenue Streams

Their revenue primarily comes from interest on loans provided for solar and energy-efficient home improvements. Additionally, they may earn fees associated with loan origination and servicing.

Locations & Geography

Global Presence

Brighte Capital operates primarily in Australia, focusing on major cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Their services are designed to support the growing demand for renewable energy solutions across the country.

Company Culture

Mission & Values

Their mission is to empower Australians to embrace renewable energy through accessible financing options. They value sustainability, innovation, and customer-centric service, aiming to create a positive impact on the environment and communities.

Work Environment

Brighte Capital fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment, encouraging employees to contribute ideas and drive change. They prioritize a culture of respect and support, where team members can thrive and grow professionally.

Employee Development

They are committed to employee development through various training programs and opportunities for career advancement. Brighte Capital believes in investing in their workforce to enhance skills and promote personal growth.

Activities & Projects

Current Projects

Brighte Capital is actively involved in financing solar panel installations and energy-efficient home upgrades. They have recently launched initiatives to expand their offerings to include battery storage solutions, enhancing energy independence for customers.

Innovations

They are continuously innovating their financial products to better serve the renewable energy market. This includes developing user-friendly digital platforms that simplify the loan application process for customers.

Sustainability Practices

Brighte Capital is dedicated to sustainability, not only through their financing solutions but also in their operational practices. They aim to minimize their carbon footprint and promote environmentally friendly practices within their organization.

Career Opportunities

Job Openings

Typical job openings at Brighte Capital include roles in finance, customer service, and technology development. They seek individuals who are passionate about renewable energy and committed to making a difference.

Benefits & Perks

Brighte Capital offers competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development. They also provide a supportive work environment that values work-life balance.

Contact Information

Social Media

Homepage

brighte.com.au

Careers Page

Careers at Brighte Capital

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Job Description

Our mission is to make consumer energy resources (CER) affordable and accessible for everyone.

Brighte is building the platform to enable and accelerate the energy transition by making it affordable, easy and less risky to buy and sell energy equipment.

Our founder and CEO, Katherine McConnell, has been awarded Telstra Businesswoman of the year in 2020 as well as winning the Sustainability Crusader award at B&T's 2023 Women Leading Tech Awards. She is a passionate and humble leader who has a human first approach to business.

As a business in 2025, we have been named a AFR Sustainability Leader within the Banking and Finance category and won the inaugural Sustainability Award at the Affies in 2024!

About the Role

The Financial Accountant at Brighte plays a role to ensure the integrity and timely of financial data to help with dealing with customers and to provide the best stakeholder experience. You'll be hands-on with processing transactions, reconciliations, investigations and improvement of process and procedures.

Please note that this is a 12-month mat-leave contract which will start in October 2025.

What You'll Do

Prepare financial accounts and ledger reconciliations for the company and trusts.
Maintain general ledgers (NetSuite) in relation to new account set up.
Review general ledger transaction to ensure correct classification and tax treatment.
Process manual customer payment, asset sales to Trusts as required and process trust remittances.
Perform reconciliations between Bank Statement and Loan Management System for Customer Collections and Vendor Disbursements.
Identify and create new finance processes to improve efficiencies.
Assist with ad hoc projects and provide support as needed.

What You'll Bring

You bring a university degree in a related discipline and/or working towards a CPA or CA qualification
You have 1+ years' experience in a similar role and have ideally worked in banking or financial services sector or Big 4 accounting firms desirable.
You are comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and are driven to achieve business goals.
You bring a sense of curiosity and are a team player who has the ability to engage across a broad range of internal stakeholders.
You have enquiring mind and improving financial processes.
Proficient Excel skills are essential to your success in this role
NetSuite experience highly desirable.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Brighte, we celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your whole self to work. Our inclusive culture is the foundation of our innovative and dynamic environment.

Named LinkedIn’s #10 Top Australian Start Up (2021), we know we wouldn’t be anywhere without our investors, who believe in our mission and the opportunities that lie ahead for a brighter future.

Airtree Ventures, Grok Investments, Kim Jackson and Scott Farquhar’s Skip Capital, and Qualgro Partners all continue to support Brighte in making this dream a reality!

If you want to join this mission-driven, inclusive, and highly collaborative team, click apply and upload your resume! All applicants will receive a response.

Please note that as part of our process, we require all candidates to undertake references and background checks, which include a police check, anti-money laundering and bankruptcy checks.