Expense Accountant

Bonds; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product discounts across iconic brands

Work from home 1 day per week

Wellbeing initiatives

Parental leave benefits

Job summary

Bonds Brands Australasia is seeking an proactive Accountant to join our Expense Accounting team in Melbourne. Based in our Kew Office, this permanent full-time role offers exposure across a large, complex organisation and the chance to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

You will report to the Expense Accounting Lead and work on month-end close, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis, partnering with marketing and other stakeholders to provide financial

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting or finance roles is required.
• Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CA/CPA qualification or active progression toward it is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with large datasets.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders.
• Proactive, continuous improvement mindset in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver month-end accounting and reporting activities within deadlines.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and maintain financial controls.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide financial guidance.
• Assist with audit requirements and compliance obligations.
• Identify and implement process improvements across finance functions.
• Provide clear financial insights to support decision-making.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement mindset

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CA/CPA qualification or in progress

Job description

At Bonds Brands, we're home to some of Australia's most iconic brands including Bonds, Sheridan, Berlei & Bras Things. We're looking for a proactive Accountant to join our Expense Accounting team and play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis and strong business partnering support. Based in our Kew Office, this permanent full-time opportunity offers exposure across a large, complex organisation and the chance to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What will I be doing?

Reporting to the Expense Accounting Lead, you will:

• Deliver month-end accounting and reporting activities in line with corporate deadlines
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and maintain financial controls
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis activities
• Partner with stakeholders across the business, particularly marketing teams, to provide financial guidance and support
• Assist with audit requirements and compliance obligations
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across the finance function
• Provide clear and meaningful financial insights to support business decision-making

What experience do I have?

You will bring:

• Previous experience in an accounting or finance role
• A degree in Accounting or Finance
• CA/CPA qualification (or currently working towards completion)
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships
• A proactive, continuous improvement mindset and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

What's in it for me?

• Generous product discounts across our iconic brands, with the flexibility to work 1 day from home each week
• Collaborative culture with a genuine commitment to sustainability and community
• Learn and Grow Opportunities
• Access to wellness initiatives, Employee Assistance Program and parental leave benefits

A bit about us

Bonds Brands Australasia is home to some of Australia's most recognised apparel and lifestyle brands. We're passionate about creating products people love whilst building a workplace where our people can thrive, grow and be themselves.

Cultivating a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

We are focused on cultivating a workplace that is diverse, inclusive and vibrant. In fact, we know both our workplace culture and business are only strengthened by our differences. We motivate our employees to bring their true selves to work and support them to reach their full potential both personally and professionally. We warmly encourage people of all genders, races, ages, abilities, and any other backgrounds or differences to apply to work with us.

We are especially committed to creating an accessible and supportive environment for people with a disability, and we encourage you to apply. For more information, please email us at *************@hanes.com. For any non-accessibility-related enquiries, please contact *******@hanes.com