Assistant Accountant

Lovisa; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

50% Lovisa product discount

Free gym membership

Referral rewards program

Modern HQ with fully stocked kitchen

Personal development & succession

Job summary

Lovisa is seeking a Banking Operations Analyst to join our APAC-focused team in Melbourne. You will handle daily store banking reconciliations, cash variance reporting, and month-end journal processing, supporting cross-currency activities.

In this role, you will collaborate with Loss Prevention and Retail Operations, ensure accurate banking records, and contribute to external audits with robust reporting and balance-sheet reconciliation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with Accounting or Finance major.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Oracle Fusion experience (not mandatory).
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.
• An understanding of core accounting principles, P&L, Balance sheets.
• An ability to demonstrate leadership within team, show initiative and an ability to process improve.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily banking reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely processing across all stores.
• Monitor, investigate, and report on cash variances, missed banking, and petty cash in partnership with the Loss Prevention team.
• Process bank statement uploads, AP payment reconciliations, and monthly gift voucher liability reporting.
• Perform month-end banking activities, including bank reconciliations, till difference journals, cash-in-transit, and clearing account reconciliations.
• Reconcile banking-related balance sheet accounts and ensure accurate financial records.
• Prepare banking reports and provide support during external audit periods.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Leadership

Process improvement

Office tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your Lovisa Opportunity

This role will play a critical role in the Banking team by helping to prepare store banking reconciliations, Retail Operations reporting and month-end journals. This role will own several regions within APAC. The Global banking team consists of 5 team members with the opportunity to learn global practices and cross-currency exposure.

About The Role

• Complete daily banking reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely processing across all stores.
• Monitor, investigate, and report on cash variances, missed banking, and petty cash in partnership with the Loss Prevention team.
• Process bank statement uploads, AP payment reconciliations, and monthly gift voucher liability reporting.
• Perform month-end banking activities, including bank reconciliations, till difference journals, cash-in-transit, and clearing account reconciliations.
• Reconcile banking-related balance sheet accounts and ensure accurate financial records.
• Prepare banking reports and provide support during external audit periods.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree with Accounting or Finance major
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Oracle Fusion experience (not mandatory)
• Experience with Microsoft office products
• An understanding of core accounting principles, P&L, Balance sheets
• An ability to demonstrate leadership within team, show initiative and an ability to process improve

Benefits

• Join a global business offering endless career opportunities.
• Supportive, diverse and inclusive team environment.
• Strong culture – we truly harness our 10+1 Culture Commitments.
• Paid Birthday Leave.
• Generous 50% discount on Lovisa products.
• Free gym membership.
• Attractive Referral Rewards Incentive Program.
• Modern HQ with a fully stocked kitchen on Glenferrie Road, close to everything you need on your doorstep.
• Personal Development & Succession Plans.

Why Lovisa

Lovisa is a global, fashion-forward jewellery brand that has been setting trends since launching in Australia in 2010. Today, we're proud to have over 1,100 stores across 50+ markets, with ambitious plans for continued global growth.

As an ASX-listed retailer, we're driven by innovation, collaboration and our people. Join a fast-paced global business where you'll have the opportunity to build your career, take on new challenges and grow with us as we continue to expand worldwide.

We believe in supporting diverse cultures and harnessing the unique knowledge and experience of our team. We celebrate our global presence by supporting our culturally diverse team around the world.