Choosing Your Next Step: How To Decide if Osome Is for You

A note from Sharon Johal, Osome's Chief People Officer 

Throughout my career, I’ve seen people make career decisions that don’t serve them, often leading to dissatisfaction and unfulfillment. A common theme in these situations is a lack of clarity around one’s true values, interests, and passions, which can result in choices that aren’t aligned with who they are.

Everyone has unique values and priorities when it comes to their careers. For some, flexibility is essential, while others may prioritise autonomy, recognition, compensation, or benefits. There’s no right or wrong answer, our career motivators simply reflect what we each consider most important.

In short, I believe the more you understand yourself, the better choices you can make in both your personal and professional life.

How to understand what is important to you

What does it mean to work in a scale-up? 

As with most tech scale-ups, we are constantly evolving, innovating, and transforming. Therefore, it’s important to be comfortable with change and willing to adapt your role to support your teammates.

In return, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow quickly. As a scale-up, you aren’t constrained by corporate rules and regulations, which means you can take ownership of your role and make it your own. You’ll be at the forefront of accounting and company management services, helping shape how entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses , an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.

As Osome’s Founder, Victor Lysenko, had articulated, AI will transform the way most professions operate, including accounting. By leveraging AI effectively, we can shift accounting from a commodity service to a value-added profession.

Is Osome for you? 

As an employer, we understand that we won’t be the right fit for everyone. Our employee value proposition is clear: we offer individuals the opportunity to shape the future of accounting and company management services while working in an tech scale-up environment that lives and breathes our core values.

Over time, we’ve noticed key trends among those who embrace our values, which can help you decide if Osome could be the right fit for you.

Care: We are all in this together, so we respect and support our teammates and clients at all times (this is a non-negotiable for us!). We are committed to listening, understanding their needs, and going above and beyond to help solve any challenges they may face.

Continuous Improvement: We seek creative problem-solvers who are accountable, adaptable, and take ownership of their work. We strive to work more efficiently and effectively, continuously improving speed and impact. Our “Grow with Osome” initiative supports both professional and personal growth, offering learning opportunities for individuals, teams, and the company as a whole.

Transparency: To move faster and stay ahead, it’s important for everyone to understand where we are and where we’re headed. We prioritise accessibility over hierarchy, ensuring company-wide communication is open and available at all levels. To promote transparency, we hold company and functional all-hands meetings to share updates and answer questions. We also actively gather feedback at various touch points to enhance engagement and ensure every voice is heard.

Attention to Detail: We believe mastery (and credibility) lies in the details. By focusing carefully, we can exceed our clients expectations, solve problems, and build exceptional products. When we encounter challenges or opportunities for growth, we take accountability to address them and make improvements. Our expert team consistently refines processes, whether during product sprints, accounting tracking, reconciliations, or operational workflows. We encourage everyone to maintain a strong focus on the details.

So, what’s in it for you? 

As an inclusive employer, we understand that not everyone values the same things. Some people prioritise social connections in the office, while others value the flexibility to work remotely to support their life choices. Whatever you value, you don’t need to justify it, our focus is on your impact and output, not the hours you work.

We design benefits to support your life and remove daily barriers, such as access to education and healthcare. At Osome, we take pride in offering flexibility, autonomy, healthcare, annual education and training budgets, enhanced leave policies, mental health support, referral and recognition programs, and an inclusive culture through our communities and initiatives.

Our commitment as an employer 

From a cultural perspective, inclusivity and respect are non-negotiable at Osome. We celebrate individuality and the diverse perspectives our people bring, knowing these voices reflect the needs of our customers today and in the future.

Our commitment isn’t just words, it’s backed by measurable results. Over time, our culture scores have consistently increased or remained strong, demonstrating that our teams feel respected, safe, and empowered. We are dedicated to maintaining and strengthening this environment for everyone.

Finally….

We hope this information helps guide you through the application and interview process while setting clear expectations. Our goal is to support you in making the right decision for your career. Take the time to reflect on your interests, what excites you, and what matters most to you in life.

Good luck in your career!