At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse supply chain costs and ensure financial integrity in a hybrid role.
- Company: Join Spotlight Retail Group, a leading Australian family business.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, profit share, discounts, and flexible working.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities in a dynamic retail environment.
- Why this job: Make an impact in finance while enjoying a supportive and inclusive culture.
- Qualifications: 1-2 years in finance or inventory accounting with strong Excel skills.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Must have at least 1 to 2 years of hands-on experience in inventory or supply chain finance. Hybrid role with work flexibility, profit share scheme and discounts!
Reporting to the Finance Business Partner – Supply Chain/Stock Integrity within Financial Operations, you will play a key role in ensuring the integrity, analysis, and reporting of supply chain financials—focusing on warehouse, freight, and stock integrity accounting.
What you'll do:
- Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and deliver analysis on major supply chain costs (labour, rent, handling, domestic/international freight), support monthly/quarterly reporting, drive cost transparency across channels/stores, and reconcile overseas freight clearing accounts.
- Month-End Accounting: Post month-end journal accrual entries for warehouse and logistics, and support stocktake processes including inventory provision maintenance for store shrink.
- Stock Integrity: Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on stock integrity, assisting the broader Finance Operations team with queries.
- Continuous Improvement: Contribute to projects that enhance supply chain reporting, cost allocation methodologies, and financial controls.
What you'll bring:
- 1–2 years of experience in finance, inventory accounting, or supply chain operations.
- Strong Excel skills (financial modelling and data analysis).
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
- Solid understanding of inventory accounting principles, accrual accounting, reconciliations, and financial controls.
- Unrestricted working rights in Australia.
Why Spotlight Retail Group?
Join a company that values its employees and offers a supportive and inclusive culture. We provide opportunities for professional development and career progression, as well as competitive remuneration and benefits. Be part of a team that is passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving business growth.
What We Can Offer You:
- Flexibility: True hybrid working model in a modern South Melbourne office (steps from the South Melbourne Market).
- Rewards: Highly competitive base salary + super + profit-share eligibility.
- Perks: Generous team discounts across all our iconic brands—Spotlight, Anaconda, Mountain Designs, and Harris Scarfe—plus gym discounts and EAP support.
- Growth: Exposure across a diverse, market-leading retail portfolio with a clear trajectory for career progression.
You must have unrestricted working rights in Australia to be considered for this position.
Assistant Financial Accountant in Melbourne employer: Spotlight
Spotlight is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and supportive work culture in South Melbourne, offering hybrid flexibility to balance work and home life. With competitive financial rewards, including profit sharing and generous team discounts across its brands, employees have access to mentoring and growth opportunities that empower them to thrive in their careers. Join a family-owned business that values innovation and creativity, where your expertise as a Buyer can truly make an impact on the Fabrics portfolio.
