Financial Accountant

Sharp & Carter; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 100 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sharp & Carter is seeking a hands-on Accountant to join our retail finance team and support growth across Australia and New Zealand. You will own key accounting tasks, with a focus on fixed assets, leases and month-end reporting, collaborating with boutique managers and project teams.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will contribute to process improvements, navigate intercompany matters and ensure accurate financial reporting in a fast-paced, growing organisation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA/CA qualification completed or underway.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience with fixed assets, capital projects or AASB 16 lease accounting is highly regarded.

Responsabilités

• Maintain fixed asset register including depreciation, capitalisation and work-in-progress accounting.
• Manage lease accounting requirements under AASB 16.
• Prepare month-end journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly, half-year and annual financial reporting.
• Reconcile daily sales, cash receipts and banking across retail boutiques.
• Support capital expenditure reporting and liaise with project managers.
• Assist with GST, FBT, tax compliance and audits.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations and NZ accounting activities.
• Contribute to process improvements and broader finance initiatives.

Connaissances

CPA/CA

Fixed assets

Month-end reporting

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Formation

Accounting/Finance degree

Description du poste

About the Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Accountant to join a well-established retail business experiencing growth across Australia and New Zealand. Working within a collaborative finance team, you will take ownership of key accounting activities, with a particular focus on fixed assets, capital projects, lease accounting and month-end reporting. The position offers exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities, working closely with boutique managers, project teams and international stakeholders, while supporting ongoing business expansion.

Duties

• Maintain the fixed asset register, including capitalisation, depreciation and work-in-progress accounting
• Manage lease accounting requirements in accordance with AASB 16
• Prepare month-end journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with monthly, half-year and annual financial reporting
• Reconcile daily sales, cash receipts and banking transactions across retail boutiques
• Support capital expenditure reporting and liaise with project managers on ongoing developments
• Assist with GST, FBT, tax compliance and internal and external audits
• Manage intercompany reconciliations and support New Zealand accounting activities
• Contribute to process improvements and broader finance initiatives

Skills & Experience

• Degree qualified in Accounting or Finance, with CPA/CA qualification completed or underway
• Minimum 3 years' relevant accounting experience
• Experience in fixed assets, capital projects or AASB 16 lease accounting highly regarded
• Strong month-end, reconciliations and financial reporting experience
• Excellent attention to detail, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, reliable team player with a hands-on approach

About the Company

Our client is a highly regarded listed retail business with an established presence across Australia. With a strong reputation, stable financial position and collaborative culture, the business offers an excellent opportunity to develop your accounting career within a growing international organisation.