Accountant – Remote in Melbourne

Exciting things are happening at Austin Group, and we’re looking for an experienced

Accountant to join our Finance team and play an important role in supporting the continued success of the GAZMAN brand.

Based at our Support Office in Malvern and reporting to the Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the accounting and financial reporting for GAZMAN, from month-end and balance sheet reconciliations through to compliance and financial analysis.

Working closely with the wider Finance team and stakeholders across the brand, you’ll gain great exposure to the commercial side of the business while ensuring GAZMAN’s financial reporting is accurate, timely and well managed.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Accountant who enjoys being hands-on and taking ownership of a brand, while contributing beyond day-to-day accounting through budgeting, forecasting and commercial analysis.

You will add significant value through

• Managing the month-end close process, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled
• Preparing and maintaining accurate balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparing and lodging BAS, payroll tax and workers compensation compliance requirements
• Supporting the annual budgeting process and preparation of financial forecasts
• Posting and maintaining fortnightly payroll journals and leave provision adjustments
• Supporting the Finance Manager with tax, accounting and financial reporting queries
• Preparing quarterly retail team KPI reporting and ABS surveys
• Maintaining supplier records within the accounting system
• Providing ad hoc commercial analysis to support business decision-making
• Working collaboratively with the broader Finance team and providing support across various projects and priorities.

What we're looking for

We’re looking for a proactive and highly organised Accountant who combines strong technical accounting capability with a positive, collaborative approach.

You’ll have excellent attention to detail, enjoy solving problems and be comfortable managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• CA/CPA qualification preferred, or currently working towards completion
• Previous accounting experience, ideally within a retail or services environment
• Strong experience in balance sheet reconciliations and general month-end accounting
• Working knowledge of accruals, prepayments and fixed assets
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving capability
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative approach and ability to build effective working relationships across the business.
• Strong attention to detail and a positive, proactive “can do” attitude.

At Austin Group we provide

• A competitive salary package
• Free onsite parking in our Malvern office
• The flexibility to work from home each Friday
• A generous product allowance and 50% discount across GAZMAN, Cable and Perri Cutten
• A commitment to invest in ongoing professional training and development
• The opportunity to build your career with a successful, established and trusted Australian business
• A friendly, motivating and rewarding team environment, where achievements are recognised

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