Assistant Accountant – Flexible, Growth‑Oriented Finance Role

Cotton On Group; Geelong; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Onsite childcare

Employee discounts

Wellness centre access

Bring your dog to work

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Cotton On Group is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team in Geelong. You will support the month-end close, prepare prepayments, and maintain strong financial controls to ensure accurate reporting.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, you’ll help deliver timely financial insights, reconcile balances, and contribute to process improvements within a collaborative, customer‑facing fashion business.

Qualifications

• Degree or qualification in Accounting, Commerce or Finance.
• CPA or CA qualifications preferred.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain general prepayments.
• Process and reconcile utilities, tax fees, travel, eCommerce postage and marketing expense accruals.
• Complete month end allocations and journals.
• Prepare invoice integration files to support the Accounts Payable function.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate outstanding items.
• Assist with month end reporting activities and financial close processes.
• Support external audit requests and provide required documentation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and maintain strong financial controls.

Skills

Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Commerce / Finance

CPA or CA qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cotton On Group is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team in Geelong. You will support the month-end close, prepare prepayments, and maintain strong financial controls to ensure accurate reporting.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, you’ll help deliver timely financial insights, reconcile balances, and contribute to process improvements within a collaborative, customer‑facing fashion business.