Akcelo is an award-winning, independent brand experience agency founded in 2019. We have 200+ staff across offices in Canada, the US, the UK, and Australia. Our agency builds brands for the experience era with in house capabilities to drive unique experiences across the entire customer journey.
Our main North American office, located in beautiful Vancouver, BC is seeking a Jr Accountant & Office Administrator to join our team on a part-time basis (20-30 hrs/week). This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, is passionate about the details, and has an interest in learning about agency operations and how the magic of brand experiences are made. As a key member of our team, you will support the Finance department with core accounting functions while managing general office administrative duties to keep the workplace running efficiently and fun!
The role involves:
Accounting & Finance (approx. 70%)
Reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions
Review and process employee expense reports
Review and issuance of vendor purchase orders
Prepare project expense reports
Assist with accounts payable processing
Support audits, tax filings, and financial reporting tasks
Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
Office Administration (approx. 30%)
Manage office & kitchen supplies and vendor relationships
Coordinate scheduling, meetings, and travel arrangements
Handle incoming calls, emails, mail, and deliveries
Maintain filing systems and office documentation
Support onboarding of new employees (workspace, equipment)
Act as liaison for IT, building management, and service providers
Assist with event planning, internal communications, and ad hoc projects
The must haves:
Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
1-3 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping
Prior office administration experience is highly preferred
Proficient in accounting software (ie. Xero), MS Office Suite, and Google Workspace
Familiarity with payroll processing and basic HR functions is an asset
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
But why apply?
It’s okay if you haven’t heard of us… yet. Over the last five years we smashed the ceilings created by established agencies and created some larger than life campaigns, innovative retail-tech solutions, threw some epic events, and besides happy clients, we took home the B&T Emerging Agency of the Year, Mumbrella’s Experiential Agency of the Year, and a number of APAC Effies. And we are just getting started. We value the genuine, the experimental, the limitless, and the imaginative in all of us. We make, break and build things, without the fear of failure, and we share our time and our talents. If that is something that excites you too, we want to hear from you!
Oh, and we also have these cool benefits:
Friendly, supportive work culture
We provide all of our employees 3 weeks vacation plus 1 week paid over New Years’ break, and 6 personal/sick days
We provide competitive benefits, with the flexibility of Health Spending Accounts
Downtown Vancouver location close to transit
We are not perfect. But, we can solve anything, together.
Akcelo is committed to nurturing, creating and building a diverse environment. We encourage all applications from diverse backgrounds, identities, beliefs and abilities to apply for this or any role with us. If you resonate with the above, send in your CV, and let’s explore this journey together!
