Financial Accountant

Chemist Warehouse; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy group is seeking a Financial Accountant for their Preston office. The role requires a detail-oriented professional with a degree in Accounting and experience in period-end accounting. Key responsibilities include financial reporting and supporting continuous process improvements, along with a range of analytical tasks. The position offers various benefits, including discounts and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Discounts across all brands!

Ongoing training and professional development

Free flu vaccinations

Access to EAP and support services

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in accounting, preferably in auditing.
• Knowledge of current accounting standards essential.
• Motivated with a strong sense of initiative and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Manage period-end accounting and financial reporting for corporate entities.
• Develop analytical skills on business KPIs and support auditing.
• Drive continuous improvements in financial reporting processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Accountability

Education

Degree qualification in Accounting or Commerce

CAANZ or CPA Australia qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Us

With more than 20,000 employees working in over 550 stores across Australia alone, Chemist Warehouse is Australia's leading retail pharmacy group and one of Australia's most recognised brands. Chemist Warehouse continues to deliver on an ambitious growth plan which has seen the expansion of operations into China, Ireland, New Zealand, Dubai and many more exciting new developments to come!

About the Role

We are looking for a Financial Accountant with an analytical and enquiring mind and who can deliver commercial outcomes with a high level of energy and pace. The successful candidate's responsibilities will include:

• Period-end accounting and reporting for Group Finance, including General Ledger maintenance, management reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations;
• Responding to financial inquiries by gathering and interpreting data;
• General business support and continuous process improvements.

This role will be based at our Head Office in Preston and will be 4 days a week in the office and 1 day working from home.

Key Responsibilities

Period end accounting

• Period-end accounting and reporting for corporate entities including International retail stores, including General Ledger maintenance, management reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Analytical reviews and assessment of performance of allocated entities
• Preparation of monthly profit and loss, and internal reporting
• Appropriate use of Chart of Accounts and maintenance of the general ledger
• Support statutory financial reporting compliance requirements, including audit requests

Gathering and interpreting data

• Supported by team to develop analytical skills on business KPIs
• Responsive to internal and external stakeholders on queries that arise
• Able to work with team to consider and present solutions to issues encountered

Business support

• Support effective development of processes to support the delivery of Group Finance's financial reporting
• Raise opportunities for continuous improvements aimed at enhancing efficiency and accuracy of outputs as well as engagement from key business stakeholders.

About You

• Suits a first-time mover from Professional Services firm - audit background preferred with at least 3-4 years' experience
• Formal Education - Degree qualification in Accounting or Commerce
• CAANZ or CPA Australia qualified
• Knowledge of current accounting standards
• Motivated with a "can do" attitude with high level of initiatives
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills - Excel essential
• Ability to adhere to strict timelines and adapt in an agile environment
• Good communication- both written and verbal
• A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data
• Problem-solving abilities with a focus on continuous improvement
• Self-driven and time management
• Strong accountability of deliverables
• Great team player

Benefits

• Discounts across all of our brands!
• Access to ongoing training and professional development
• Free flu vaccinations
• Access to EAP and support services

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