Hands-On Financial Accountant — Operations & Process Improvement

Chemist Warehouse; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Derrimut location

Job summary

Chemist Warehouse in Derrimut, Melbourne’s western suburbs, is seeking a Financial Accountant to join a close‑knit finance team. You will report to the Finance Manager and take ownership of month‑end, reconciliations and reporting, while supporting budgeting and process improvements.

You’ll bring strong Excel skills, solid month‑end experience and a proactive, detail‑driven approach. CA/CPA or progress towards qualification is highly regarded for this role.

Qualifications

• Strong financial accounting and month‑end experience.
• Excellent reconciliation and analytical skills.
• Experience with budgeting and financial reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence learning accounting systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach.
• The ability to communicate effectively with finance and non‑finance stakeholders.
• CA/CPA qualification, or progress towards qualification, will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Month‑end reporting, journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Intercompany accounting and reconciliations.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting.
• Maintaining the fixed asset register.
• Assisting with management reporting and financial analysis.
• Supporting audit, statutory and compliance requirements.
• Providing accurate financial information to operational stakeholders.
• Identifying opportunities to improve and automate finance processes.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Education

CA/CPA qualification or progress

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

Chemist Warehouse in Derrimut, Melbourne’s western suburbs, is seeking a Financial Accountant to join a close‑knit finance team. You will report to the Finance Manager and take ownership of month‑end, reconciliations and reporting, while supporting budgeting and process improvements.

You’ll bring strong Excel skills, solid month‑end experience and a proactive, detail‑driven approach. CA/CPA or progress towards qualification is highly regarded for this role.