Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

Sharp & Carter | Sydney, New South Wales, AU

Posted 4 days ago

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Description

About the Role


Reporting to the Finance Manager, this is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Accountant to join a well-established retail business experiencing growth across Australia and New Zealand. Working within a collaborative finance team, you will take ownership of key accounting activities, with a particular focus on fixed assets, capital projects, lease accounting and month-end reporting. The position offers exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities, working closely with boutique managers, project teams and international stakeholders, while supporting ongoing business expansion.


Duties



  • Maintain the fixed asset register, including capitalisation, depreciation and work-in-progress accounting

  • Manage lease accounting requirements in accordance with AASB 16

  • Prepare month-end journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations

  • Assist with monthly, half-year and annual financial reporting

  • Reconcile daily sales, cash receipts and banking transactions across retail boutiques

  • Support capital expenditure reporting and liaise with project managers on ongoing developments

  • Assist with GST, FBT, tax compliance and internal and external audits

  • Manage intercompany reconciliations and support New Zealand accounting activities

  • Contribute to process improvements and broader finance initiatives


Skills & Experience



  • Degree qualified in Accounting or Finance, with CPA/CA qualification completed or underway

  • Minimum 3 years' relevant accounting experience

  • Experience in fixed assets, capital projects or AASB 16 lease accounting highly regarded

  • Strong month-end, reconciliations and financial reporting experience

  • Excellent attention to detail, communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Proactive, reliable team player with a hands-on approach


About the Company


Our client is a highly regarded listed retail business with an established presence across Australia. With a strong reputation, stable financial position and collaborative culture, the business offers an excellent opportunity to develop your accounting career within a growing international organisation.


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