Financial Accountant

by charlotte; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Product discounts

Birthday leave

Wellbeing resources

Team events

Growth culture

Job summary

by charlotte is seeking a Finance Accountant to own month-end close, balance sheet integrity and core financial controls across retail, online and wholesale channels, aligning with the brand and driving insights for growth.

This 12-month fixed-term role works with the Head of Finance to support commercial decisions for new store openings and international expansion, with a strong emphasis on scalable processes and accurate revenue recognition.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification or nearing completion.
• 3–5 years’ experience in commercial finance or public accounting.
• End-to-end month-end and BAS preparation experience.
• Strong knowledge of Australian accounting standards and tax obligations.
• Advanced Excel skills with financial modelling and analysis.
• Hands-on Xero experience (essential), with exposure to Shopify, POS or inventory systems.
• Experience supervising, reviewing or mentoring junior team members.
• Retail, ecommerce or inventory-based business experience; multi-entity/multi-currency accounting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close and deliver monthly management accounts with clear variance commentary.
• Ensure balance sheet accounts are accurate and reconciliations are signed off.
• Own inventory and COGS accounting, from stock valuation to stocktakes with Supply Chain and Retail Ops.
• Ensure revenue is recorded accurately across retail, ecommerce and wholesale, including returns and BNPL.
• Prepare BAS, PAYG, FBT and payroll tax for lodgement; liaise with external tax agents and auditors.
• Support budgets, rolling forecasts, cash flow and business cases for new stores and expansion.
• Strengthen financial controls and fixed asset register; improve finance systems and integrations (Xero, Shopify, POS).
• Coach and develop Assistant Accountant through day-to-day guidance.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Commercial Finance

Budgeting

Forecasting

Mentoring junior staff

Public accounting

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Xero

Shopify

POS systems

Inventory systems

Job description

We’re looking for an inspired and brand-aligned Financial Accountant to own the integrity of our numbers, turn them into insight that shapes our next chapter of growth, and bring their magic to the by charlotte experience. You’ll play a key role in creating meaningful moments for our community, inspiring connection, uplifting others, and embodying the by charlotte spirit in everything you do.

This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As Financial Accountant, you will own the month-end close, balance sheet, compliance and core financial controls across our retail, online and wholesale channels, working closely with our Head of Finance to support the commercial decisions behind new store openings and international expansion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Owning the month-end close and delivering monthly management accounts with clear, insightful variance commentary.
• Keeping every balance sheet account supported and accurate, including reviewing and signing off reconciliations.
• Owning inventory and COGS accounting, from stock valuation, provisions and landed cost to stocktakes with Supply Chain and Retail Operations.
• Making sure revenue is recorded accurately across retail, ecommerce and wholesale, including returns, gift cards, BNPL and gateway fees.
• Preparing BAS, PAYG withholding, FBT and payroll tax for lodgement, and partnering with our external tax agent, accountants and auditors through year end.
• Supporting budgets, rolling and cash flow forecasts, and business cases for new stores, international expansion and margin reviews.
• Strengthening financial controls and the fixed asset register, and leading improvements to our finance systems and integrations, including Xero, Shopify and POS.
• Guiding and developing our Assistant Accountant through day-to-day prioritisation, training and feedback.

ABOUT YOU

You’ll shine in this role if you take full ownership of getting the numbers right and on time, and follow every issue through to resolution. You’re commercially curious, looking beyond the numbers to what’s driving performance and raising insights and risks early. You apply sound judgement to accounting treatments and handle confidential information with discretion. You make finance approachable, explain results in plain language, and enjoy coaching others with patience and clarity as you help build simpler, more scalable ways of working.

The ideal candidate will also have:

• CA or CPA qualification, or be nearing completion.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in commercial finance or public accounting, including end-to-end month-end and BAS preparation.
• Strong knowledge of Australian accounting standards and tax obligations.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling and analysis.
• Hands-on Xero experience (essential), with exposure to Shopify, POS or inventory systems highly regarded.
• Experience supervising, reviewing or mentoring junior team members.
• Retail, ecommerce or inventory-based business experience (highly regarded), and exposure to budgeting, forecasting or multi-entity/multi-currency accounting (desirable).

PERKS AND BENEFITS

At by charlotte, we cherish our people and create an environment where growth, creativity, and joy flourish. You’ll enjoy:

• A hybrid work schedule - working four days in a new and fully fitted-out office, and from home on Fridays.
• Generous discounts on our products and collections, so you can wear and gift the pieces that inspire you.
• An extra day of leave for your birthday and many more gifted milestone moments.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program including free wellbeing resources and discounted healthcare consultations.
• Unique events and shared moments throughout the year designed to deepen connection and celebrate our team.
• Being part of a passionate, fast-growing team where creativity thrives and every voice is valued.

ABOUT BY CHARLOTTE

For us, jewellery is a keepsake of life’s most precious experiences. It can mark love, courage, or living in the moment, connecting us to time, place, people, and memories. Each piece holds stories of life lived, relationships cherished, and bonds celebrated. Our jewellery reflects your journey, your intentions, and the moments that matter most. Thoughtfully designed by charlotte, every piece is a symbol, a mantra, and a forever mark.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a culture grounded in respect, inclusivity, and collaboration. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.