Accountant

Workers Lifestyle Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Workers Lifestyle Group is seeking an ambitious Accountant to join our Finance team in Sydney. This hands-on role reports to the CFO for strategic planning and to the Management Accountant for day-to-day activities, underpinning accurate financial reporting across three venues.

You will manage accounts payable, supplier inquiries, PO matching, and monthly close, while supporting audits and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years experience in accounting or finance role.
• Relevant qualifications in Accounting/Finance.
• CPA or CA qualification (or currently progressing).
• Strong Excel and data accuracy required.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable processing and supplier queries.
• Match PO, code invoices, and pay within terms.
• Prepare supplier payment runs and maintain records.
• Perform daily reconciliations across venues.
• Prepare month-end journals, AP accruals, and prepayments.
• Process employee expense claims with receipts.
• Manage vehicle/machinery registrations and insurance.
• Support audit processes and ensure controls.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical

Teamwork

Proactive

Problem solving

Excel

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CPA or CA qualification

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Workers Lifestyle Group is entering an exciting period of growth, and we are looking for an ambitious Accountant to join our Finance team.

This brand-new hands-on role is an exciting opportunity to build your career while partnering with our operations team to support financial performance and contribute to the continued success of the Group.

About the role

Reporting directly to the CFO for strategic financial planning and reporting, while functionally reporting to the Management Accountant for day-to-day accounts, variance analysis and month end close support, the Accountant will support the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accurate and timely financial processing and reporting.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Manage accounts payable functions, including processing invoices and responding to supplier queries.
• Match purchase order and ensure invoices are accurately coded, processed and paid within agreed payment terms.
• Prepare supplier payment runs, credit applications and maintain accurate supplier records.
• Perform daily reconciliation and balancing of trading activities across the Group’s three venues.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies identified through daily balancing and reconciliation processes.
• Prepare month-end journals and reconciliations, including AP accruals, FBT and prepayments.
• Process employee expense claims, ensuring appropriate supporting documentation is provided.
• Manage company vehicle and machinery registrations and insurance, maintaining accurate records.
• Manage fuel cards and other supplier cards, ensuring transactions are appropriately supported and submitted for review.
• Support internal and external audit processes and provide information as required.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies and internal controls.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Relevant qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• CPA or CA qualification (or currently working towards completion)
• 2 – 3 years previous experience in an accounting or finance role
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial processes
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn

Experience in hospitality, clubs, gaming, hotels, restaurants or retail will be highly regarded.

Join a large and growing hospitality organisation where Finance is an increasingly important commercial partner to the business. You’ll be part of a supportive Finance team with opportunities to broaden your accounting experience, develop your skills and build your career.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your accounting career, we would love to hear from you.

Please note: Only Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents will be considered for this position.