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Sigma Healthcare is proudly powering pharmacy! We have the largest pharmacy network in Australia with trusted brands including Chemist Warehouse, Amcal, Discount Drug Stores and Ultra Beauty. We are powered by our dedicated people and our leading Australian full-line pharmacy wholesale and distribution business that delivers medicines to any pharmacy anywhere in Australia. With Chemist Warehouse now operating in four countries outside Australia, we continue to expand our reach.

We're seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our Retail Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, based at our Preston Head Office.

Reporting to the Financial Controller - Retail Finance, this role supports the delivery of accurate and timely financial results across a large national network of Chemist Warehouse stores. This is a hands-on role focused on month-end processes, reconciliations and reporting, suited to someone with prior assistant accounting experience in a fast-paced environment.

It\'s an excellent opportunity to build on your accounting experience within a high-volume retail business that forms part of a Top 50 ASX-listed healthcare group.

• Assist with period-end accounting and reporting for Chemist Warehouse stores
• Prepare monthly profit and loss statements and internal management reporting
• Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations
• Support general ledger maintenance and month-end close activities
• Respond to finance queries by gathering, analysing and interpreting data
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc reporting
• Support process improvement initiatives within the Retail Finance team

To succeed in this role, you\'ll bring:

• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance support role
• A degree in Accounting or Finance
• Studying towards or completed CAANZ or CPA
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and month-end processes
• Intermediate Excel skills and a high level of attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines
• A proactive, collaborative approach and clear communication style

At Chemist Warehouse and Sigma Healthcare, our people make the difference. Here\'s what you can expect:

• 12-month fixed-term contract with flexibility on start date - immediate start available
• Join a large, collaborative Retail Finance team with strong support and mentoring
• Gain exposure to large-scale retail finance operations across Australia
• Be part of a Top 50 ASX-listed healthcare and pharmacy group
• Staff discounts across Chemist Warehouse, Amcal, Discount Drug Stores and Ultra Beauty.
• Access to exclusive employee benefits and an on-site café

If you\'re available to start soon and bring strong assistant accounting experience, we\'d love to hear from you. Apply now and support the financial performance of Chemist Warehouse stores across Australia.