Assistant Financial AccountantAssistant Financial Accountant
Vow is a cultured meat company on a mission to feed billions and create food that’s good for your tastebuds, your health and your planet. We’re bringing together cutting edge innovations in science, engineering, culinary and design to create new meats that meat lovers can choose selfishly because it’s nutritious and delicious, and we’re doing so in a sustainable way. Want to join us?
Vow is a cultured meat company on a mission to feed billions and create food that’s good for your tastebuds, your health and your planet. We’re bringing together cutting edge innovations in science, engineering, culinary and design to create new meats that meat lovers can choose selfishly because it’s nutritious and delicious, and we’re doing so in a sustainable way. Want to join us?
The Role+
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Financial Accountant to join our small but mighty finance team. Reporting to our Financial Controller, you’ll play a key support role across core finance functions, from month-end reporting and budgeting support, to compliance tracking, audit prep and keeping our financial ops running smoothly.
This role is hands-on, practical, and varied. You’ll be digging into reports, investigating edge cases, following up on receipts, and helping us get better every month at how we operate. It’s perfect for someone looking to build experience in a growing scale-up environment, with the opportunity to learn directly from experienced finance leadership and get exposure to a broad range of finance functions. Whether you’re early in your career or looking to round out your experience with a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
This role can be part-time or full-time, depending on your experience and availability.
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Financial Accountant to join our small but mighty finance team. Reporting to our Financial Controller, you’ll play a key support role across core finance functions, from month-end reporting and budgeting support, to compliance tracking, audit prep and keeping our financial ops running smoothly.
This role is hands-on, practical, and varied. You’ll be digging into reports, investigating edge cases, following up on receipts, and helping us get better every month at how we operate. It’s perfect for someone looking to build experience in a growing scale-up environment, with the opportunity to learn directly from experienced finance leadership and get exposure to a broad range of finance functions. Whether you’re early in your career or looking to round out your experience with a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
This role can be part-time or full-time, depending on your experience and availability.
Your Experience+
- 1–3 years of experience in a finance or accounting role (or more, if you’re looking for a part-time opportunity)
- A sharp eye for detail and strong organisational skills
- Comfortable juggling recurring tasks and longer-term projects
- Familiar with Excel/Google Sheets and finance systems (we use Xero)
- Confident communicating across teams and following up to get what you need
- Comfortable taking ownership of tasks, thinking independently and flagging issues or improvements proactively
- Enthusiastic about learning and contributing to process improvements
- 1–3 years of experience in a finance or accounting role (or more, if you’re looking for a part-time opportunity)
- A sharp eye for detail and strong organisational skills
- Comfortable juggling recurring tasks and longer-term projects
- Familiar with Excel/Google Sheets and finance systems (we use Xero)
- Confident communicating across teams and following up to get what you need
- Comfortable taking ownership of tasks, thinking independently and flagging issues or improvements proactively
- Enthusiastic about learning and contributing to process improvements
What you'll do+
Finance Operations & Bookkeeper Liaison
- Be the first point of contact for bookkeeper queries and help resolve edge cases
- Investigate exceptions or unclear GL/AP items before escalating
- Assist with issuing and tracking company cards, and chasing receipt compliance
Month-End & Reporting Support
- Help prepare our monthly management reporting pack
- Perform pre-checks and variance reviews ahead of handover
- Maintain tracking tools for actuals vs. budget across departments
COGS & Inventory Support
- Collect and compile COGS inputs from across the business
- Help document and update COGS calculations
- Support improvements in costing processes and reporting
Asset Management & Compliance Admin
- Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register
- Liaise with teams to track asset movements and perform light asset checks
- Prepare ASIC forms and support tracking of filings, renewals and insurance
- Help keep our internal compliance registers up to date
Audit, Year-End & General Finance Support
- Assist with data collation for audits, R&D tax and due diligence
- Help clean up and prepare data for department budget vs actual reports
- Contribute to documenting and improving finance processes
Finance Operations & Bookkeeper Liaison
- Be the first point of contact for bookkeeper queries and help resolve edge cases
- Investigate exceptions or unclear GL/AP items before escalating
- Assist with issuing and tracking company cards, and chasing receipt compliance
Month-End & Reporting Support
- Help prepare our monthly management reporting pack
- Perform pre-checks and variance reviews ahead of handover
- Maintain tracking tools for actuals vs. budget across departments
COGS & Inventory Support
- Collect and compile COGS inputs from across the business
- Help document and update COGS calculations
- Support improvements in costing processes and reporting
Asset Management & Compliance Admin
- Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register
- Liaise with teams to track asset movements and perform light asset checks
- Prepare ASIC forms and support tracking of filings, renewals and insurance
- Help keep our internal compliance registers up to date
Audit, Year-End & General Finance Support
- Assist with data collation for audits, R&D tax and due diligence
- Help clean up and prepare data for department budget vs actual reports
- Contribute to documenting and improving finance processes
Success is+
Within 3 months, you will:
- Be across our core finance systems and reporting process
- Own the first pass of monthly reporting and variance review
- Be confidently handling bookkeeper questions and spend tracking
Within 6 months, you will:
- Be keeping all our registers (assets, compliance, cardholders) up to date
- Support the finance team through a quarter-end or year-end process
- Be a go-to person for making things happen in finance ops
Within 12 months, you will:
- Help shape how we scale and improve finance operations at Vow
- Be leading small process improvements and contributing to smoother audits and reporting
- Be a trusted team member across the business for all things finance admin
Within 3 months, you will:
- Be across our core finance systems and reporting process
- Own the first pass of monthly reporting and variance review
- Be confidently handling bookkeeper questions and spend tracking
Within 6 months, you will:
- Be keeping all our registers (assets, compliance, cardholders) up to date
- Support the finance team through a quarter-end or year-end process
- Be a go-to person for making things happen in finance ops
Within 12 months, you will:
- Help shape how we scale and improve finance operations at Vow
- Be leading small process improvements and contributing to smoother audits and reporting
- Be a trusted team member across the business for all things finance admin
A diverse, mission-led, dream team of Vowzers
Our mission is to feed billions, which means making food products for everyone. To do this we need a team that’s representative of the people we serve. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view and have built a culture to match. Be yourself and come as you are.
Our mission is to feed billions, which means making food products for everyone. To do this we need a team that’s representative of the people we serve. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view and have built a culture to match. Be yourself and come as you are.
Learn from the best
Our team includes some of the world’s top scientists, innovators, operators, and creatives with decades of industry experience. Despite our experiences, we all strive to build, break, learn, and repeat. We see the impossible as temporary and strive to learn and support our company and fellow Vowzers' growth as much as possible.
Our team includes some of the world’s top scientists, innovators, operators, and creatives with decades of industry experience. Despite our experiences, we all strive to build, break, learn, and repeat. We see the impossible as temporary and strive to learn and support our company and fellow Vowzers' growth as much as possible.
Cutting-edge technology
We’re bringing together innovations in science, engineering, and food, to create the world’s most unique culinary experiences. All without compromising on ethics or our planet. Since our inception in 2019, we have held the title of being the first startup to cultivate meat from the cells of an undomesticated animal. We're wild because we can be.
We’re bringing together innovations in science, engineering, and food, to create the world’s most unique culinary experiences. All without compromising on ethics or our planet. Since our inception in 2019, we have held the title of being the first startup to cultivate meat from the cells of an undomesticated animal. We're wild because we can be.
Backed by the best
We can make a real impact thanks to our investors Blackbird Ventures, Square Peg Capital, Grok Ventures, Tenacious Ventures, P7 Ventures, Toyota Ventures and PeakBridge VC.
We can make a real impact thanks to our investors Blackbird Ventures, Square Peg Capital, Grok Ventures, Tenacious Ventures, P7 Ventures, Toyota Ventures and PeakBridge VC.
Perks &
Perks
Perks &
Perks
Everyone is an owner
In addition to competitive base salaries, each and every ‘Vowzer’ owns equity in the company so we can all benefit from our hard work and future success.
In addition to competitive base salaries, each and every ‘Vowzer’ owns equity in the company so we can all benefit from our hard work and future success.
Generous paid parental leave
For those who choose to start a family, we offer 8 weeks of paid caregiver leave and an additional 8 weeks paid leave for the birth giver.
For those who choose to start a family, we offer 8 weeks of paid caregiver leave and an additional 8 weeks paid leave for the birth giver.
Generous relocation budget & support
We offer support for interstate or overseas team members, their families and, of course, their pets.
We offer support for interstate or overseas team members, their families and, of course, their pets.
Flexible working hours and location
We value work-life balance and we recognise that everyone works differently. We want you to do your best work, so you can choose how and where you do it.
We value work-life balance and we recognise that everyone works differently. We want you to do your best work, so you can choose how and where you do it.
Unlimited personal leave
Sometimes you need time off to recuperate, look after your mental health, or simply deal with an emergency. We put unlimited personal leave in place to empower you to bring your best self to work every day.
Sometimes you need time off to recuperate, look after your mental health, or simply deal with an emergency. We put unlimited personal leave in place to empower you to bring your best self to work every day.
Heaps of tasty samples from our culinary centre
Our fantastic "food inventors" on the Vow team are always cooking up new product prototypes, and all Vowzers are given the opportunity to taste, give feedback, and learn from their culinary prowess.
Our fantastic "food inventors" on the Vow team are always cooking up new product prototypes, and all Vowzers are given the opportunity to taste, give feedback, and learn from their culinary prowess.
Converted warehouse 'campus'
Complete with a glass-walled lab, manufacturing lines, snacks, a culinary centre and professional-grade coffee machine.
Complete with a glass-walled lab, manufacturing lines, snacks, a culinary centre and professional-grade coffee machine.
A variety of social clubs
It's Vowzers who make our culture. From book clubs to hiking groups, we’re always looking for ways to learn and engage with each other.
It's Vowzers who make our culture. From book clubs to hiking groups, we’re always looking for ways to learn and engage with each other.
Human and dog friendly office
An inclusive community and culture, in a welcoming office, we encourage you to bring your true self…and your dogs.
An inclusive community and culture, in a welcoming office, we encourage you to bring your true self…and your dogs.