Assistant Accountant - Global Retail Finance & Reporting

HARLI + HARPA; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts HARLI + HARPA range

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

HARLI + HARPA seeks an Assistant Accountant to support accurate, timely financial processing and robust financial control across our multi-site retail network. You will assist with month-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and AP activities, while maintaining records and ensuring compliance across markets.

The role requires a Diploma or Degree in Accounting with 2+ years of experience, strong Excel skills, and a proactive, details-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting with 2+ years in finance/accounting.
• Strong Excel skills and data handling capabilities.
• Experience with reconciliations and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process general ledger journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
• Assist balance sheet reconciliations and supporting working papers.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist with supplier invoice processing and AP activities.
• Reconcile daily sales, EFTPOS, cash and online transactions.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Reconciliations

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting

Progress towards CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Retail POS systems

Job description

HARLI + HARPA seeks an Assistant Accountant to support accurate, timely financial processing and robust financial control across our multi-site retail network. You will assist with month-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and AP activities, while maintaining records and ensuring compliance across markets.

The role requires a Diploma or Degree in Accounting with 2+ years of experience, strong Excel skills, and a proactive, details-oriented approach.