Financial Accountant - Hybrid, Insightful & Growth-Focused

By Charlotte Pty; 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

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.