Accounting Specialist, 2026 Graduate Australia & New Zealand
Atlassian
Working at Atlassian
Atlassians can choose where they work – whether in an office, from home, or a combination of the two. That way, Atlassians have more control over supporting their family, personal goals, and other priorities. We can hire people in any country where we have a legal entity. Interviews and onboarding are conducted virtually, a part of being a distributed-first company.
You must be available to attend online interviews between 5-20 January 2026.
Your Future Org
We have an opportunity for an entry level Accountant to join the global general ledger team at Atlassian. This role will be reporting to the Accounting Manager. You will be working across our global entities maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial information, ensuring our compliance with policies, collaborating across teams and being part of innovation projects so we can be a world class finance organization. If you have a passion for detail, an effective communicator and a flexible team player with a zest for fun at work - this is the role for you!
More about you
In this role, you'll get to:
Learn about the business and gain hands-on experience using our top-notch Atlassian products
Work in a fast-paced, high growth and dynamic environment
Support month-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries (e.g., accruals, cash activity, allocation).
Conduct or assist with account analysis/reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting policies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Sales, Operations, HR, FP&A) to support accurate financial reporting and ensure key transactions are accounted for.
Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness in corporate accounting activities.
Contribute to special projects as needed, including accounting system upgrades, data validation, and reporting optimisation.
Participate in global standardisation efforts for policies and procedures
Additional duties and projects as required
On your first day, we’ll expect you to have:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related major. Working towards a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification, is preferred
Strong problem-solving skills, ability to develop, organise and complete projects.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting through academic coursework or related industry intern experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial information
Excellent communication and organisational skills to liaise with various teams
Our perks & benefits
Atlassian offers a variety of perks and benefits to support you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. Our offerings include health coverage, paid volunteer days, wellness resources, and so much more. Visit go.atlassian.com/perksandbenefits to learn more.
About Atlassian
At Atlassian, we're motivated by a common goal: to unleash the potential of every team. Our software products help teams all over the planet and our solutions are designed for all types of work. Team collaboration through our tools makes what may be impossible alone, possible together.
We believe that the unique contributions of all Atlassians create our success. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team during your conversation with them.
To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit go.atlassian.com/crh.