Financial Accountant

Lite n' Easy; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lite n' Easy is seeking a qualified finance professional to join our team in Brisbane. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will manage balance sheets, refine accounting processes and provide insightful financial analysis to support decision-making.

Responsibilities include reconciliations, journal entries, monthly BAS, audit support and process improvements, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and collaboration across functions. Australian work rights required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or equivalent).
• CPA/CA qualification essential.
• Experience in a medium-to-large company.

Responsibilities

• Reconciliations: bank, credit card, intercompany loan reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly accruals and weekly payroll journals.
• Assist in management reporting and variance tracking.
• Maintain fixed asset register and assist with inventory reporting.
• Prepare and lodge monthly BAS and assist with FBT.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA/CA qualification

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Accounting software

Job description

Are you ready to be part of something bigger? At Lite n' Easy, we're not just about meals, we're about transforming lives through better eating habits.

The role:

Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in managing our balance sheets, refining accounting processes and supporting the broader business through insightful financial analysis. Your primary focus will be supporting the Finance Department by meeting critical scheduled deadlines and maintaining the integrity of our financial data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reconciliations & Journals: Perform bank, credit card and intercompany loan reconciliations. Prepare monthly accruals and weekly payroll journals.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing accurate management reports, tracking budget variances and maintaining the fixed asset register.
• Compliance & Tax: Prepare and lodge monthly BAS returns, assist with FBT returns and ensure all statutory obligations are met.
• Process Improvement: Proactively drive improvements across accounting workflows to reduce manual intervention and boost efficiency.
• Audit & Inventory: Support the annual audit process and assist with inventory transactions, stock takes and reporting.

About you:

We are looking for a finance professional who combines strong technical accounting skills with exceptional attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset.

• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or equivalent) and a CPA/CA qualification (essential).
• Experience: Accounting experience within a medium-to-large company. An audit background is highly regarded but not essential.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with modern accounting software.
• Soft Skills: A high standard of work ethics, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to build strong relationships across different business functions.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who thrives on meeting tight deadlines and enjoys the variety of ad-hoc projects alongside core financial tasks. If you are committed to high standards and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you.

Candidates must have full work rights in Australia - Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Residency.