Graduate Accountant Finance · Support Centre - Hawthorn Vic

Lovisa; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Leave

Discount on Lovisa products (50%)

Free gym membership

Referral Rewards Incentive Program

Modern HQ with fully stocked kitchen

Job summary

Lovisa is seeking a Graduate Accountant to join the Banking team in Melbourne. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience across store banking, reconciliations, month-end accounting and APAC retail finance operations.

You will work closely with the Banking Team Lead to produce accurate financial reporting, build technical accounting skills and develop stakeholder confidence, with a clear path toward an Assistant Accountant role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related discipline.
• Solid understanding of core accounting principles: P&L, balance sheet, journals, reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with financial data.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Great attention to detail, accuracy and ownership of work.
• Ability to plan, organize and deliver in a fast-paced environment.
• Curious, proactive and eager to learn through hands-on experience.
• Analytical approach to investigating differences and resolving issues.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily store banking reconciliations and follow up on outstanding items.
• Prepare and investigate weekly cash variance reports and monitor petty cash.
• Upload bank statements into Oracle Fusion and perform weekly AP payment reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for assigned regions and journal adjustments.
• Support month-end close, variances, and audit requests with documentation.
• Identify trends, control gaps and report findings to Banking Team Lead.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Your Lovisa Opportunity:

The Graduate Accountant is an entry-level role within the Banking team, gaining hands-on experience across store banking, reconciliations, month-end accounting and APAC retail finance operations.

Working closely with the Banking Team Lead, the role supports accurate financial reporting while developing strong technical accounting skills, commercial awareness and stakeholder confidence, with a clear pathway toward an Assistant Accountant role.

Daily & Weekly Banking

• Complete daily store banking reconciliations.
• Follow up missed banking and outstanding items.
• Prepare and investigate weekly cash variance reports.
• Monitor petty cash and identify unusual transactions.
• Upload bank statements into Oracle Fusion.
• Complete weekly AP payment reconciliations.
• Manage finance queries within agreed timeframes.
• Support banking requirements for new store openings and closures.

Month-End Accounting & Reconciliations

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for assigned regions.
• Prepare till difference journals and investigate variances.
• Complete cash-in-transit and clearing reconciliations.
• Reconcile gift voucher liabilities and other banking balances.
• Prepare accurate journals with supporting documentation.
• Investigate and resolve unreconciled items.
• Support month-end and year-end close.

Reporting, Analysis & Controls

• Support sales, banking and cash reporting.
• Identify trends, recurring issues and control gaps.
• Prepare variance analysis and elevate key issues.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation.
• Support internal and external audit requests.
• Follow finance policies, approvals and internal controls.

About you:

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
• Sound understanding of core accounting principles, including profit and loss, balance sheet, journals and reconciliations.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and ownership of assigned work.
• Ability to plan, organise and deliver work on time in a fast-paced environment.
• Curious, proactive and willing to learn through hands-on experience, feedback and coaching.
• Analytical approach to investigating differences and resolving issues.
• Friendly, approachable and willing to support peers across the wider team.

Benefits

• Join a global business offering endless career opportunities.
• Supportive, diverse and inclusive team environment.
• Strong culture – we truly harness our 10+1 Culture Commitments.
• Paid Birthday Leave.
• Generous 50% discount on Lovisa products.
• Free gym membership.
• Attractive Referral Rewards Incentive Program.
• Modern HQ with a fully stocked kitchen on Glenferrie Road, close to everything you need on your doorstep.
• Personal Development & Succession Plans.

Why Lovisa

Lovisa is a global, fashion-forward jewellery brand that has been setting trends since launching in Australia in 2010. Today, we're proud to have over 1,100 stores across 50+ markets, with ambitious plans for continued global growth.

As an ASX-listed retailer, we're driven by innovation, collaboration and our people. Join a fast-paced global business where you'll have the opportunity to build your career, take on new challenges and grow with us as we continue to expand worldwide.

We believe in supporting diverse cultures and harnessing the unique knowledge and experience of our team. We celebrate our global presence by supporting our culturally diverse team around the world.