Accountant

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accountant to join our Finance team on a full-time, fixed-term basis (12 months). Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting day-to-day activities of the department. This includes overseeing end-to-end AP functions across the group while ensuring you provide quality service for both internal and external stakeholders. In addition, you will provide general support to the Finance Manager by providing timely and accurate information to support the commercial decision-making process while ensuring the completeness of financial records, reporting and accounting processes.
  
This position is ideal for an experienced Accountant with a background in managing multiple entities or sites. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in advancing our accounting practices. We're dedicated to ongoing improvement, streamlining our processes to foster growth and better support our Operations teams. Ultimately, this will enhance the overall guest experience in all aspects of our work.
  
The day-to-day will include:

• Execution of weekly processes, including bank reconciliations, journal posting, other reconciliations and variance analysis, to ensure accuracy for internal reporting requirements.
• Work closely with the Junior Accountant to ensure accurate data entry and facilitate detailed cost analysis.
• Management of the POS system, including Inventory Management, and oversight of monthly stocktakes.
• Assist the Finance Manager with forecasting, budgeting, reporting and month-end-processes
• Manage regulatory compliance returns including State Revenue Office, Workers Compensation, Superannuation and ATO related returns
• Business partnering to ensure that reporting is accurate business risks are identified and internal controls are implemented
• Update Finance policies and procedures as required.
• Process month end journals
• Assist with bank reconciliations
• General project work as required

Our Ideal Candidate will have the following:

• A minimum of 2 years hands-on experience in a similar role
• CA/CPA qualified.
• Relevant qualification in Finance or Accounting
• Hospitality experience and understanding of the unique industry demands is preferred but not essential.
• Experience using MYOB Advanced is advantageous
• Moderate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Demonstrated problem solving ability
• Strong numerical reasoning skills
• Hospitality experience and understanding of the unique industry demands is preferred but not essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels of the business
• Be a team player with a collaborative and solutions-based approach
• Have full working rights in Australia

About Vue Group:
Vue Group is a renowned Australian hospitality group celebrated for its iconic Melbourne restaurant, Vue de Monde, and a collection of beloved venues including Vue Events, Lui Bar, and Jardin Tan.
  
Our unwavering passion lies in curating exceptional guest experiences, whether it's in the realm of fine dining, contemporary dining, or café-style offerings. At Vue Group, we take immense pride in operating with a dedicated focus on sustainability, ensuring that we showcase the exquisite beauty of native Australian produce in every culinary creation.
  
For more detailed information about Vue Group and its diverse array of venues, we invite you to explore our websites:
  
Vue de Monde: https://www.vuedemonde.com.au
Jardin Tan: https://www.jardintan.com.au
Vue Events: https://vueevents.com.au
Lui Bar: https://www.luibar.com
  
Vue Group Benefits:
Successful candidates will have the opportunity for career growth and progression within an industry leading restaurant group. We are committed to developing professional hospitality careers across all areas of our business.

As a valued Vue Group employee, you'll receive special discounts across all Vue Group venues, allowing you to experience our exceptional offerings. Moreover, you'll gain access to global accommodation discounts through our hospitality and hotel partners at Far East Hospitality.

If you can demonstrate the required skills, a positive attitude, strong work ethic and dedication, please apply with your cover letter and resume.

We appreciate the effort and interest shown by all applicants. Please be assured that we will carefully review each application received. However, only candidates whose qualifications align closely with our requirements will be contacted for further an interview. Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you the best of luck in your job search.