Company Accountant

Join this family retail business based in Alexandria as a key part of their finance team

Your new company

Our client is a family business based in Alexandria, Sydney. Since their establishment in 2000, they have specialised in sales and service of security equipment. They work with retailers across Australia to provide premium quality customer guidance solutions. They are the preferred choice of some of Australia's largest retail stores and currently turn over more than $10 million per year. They are a tight-knit team in Sydney, having around 13 people in the office.

Your new role

As the Company Accountant for the business, you will be leading the Finance Function from the front, being a key part of the company's success and continued growth. A lot of the job will be liaising with the General Manager, Sales Manager and the CEO, as well as the offshore Accounts Team based overseas, who will report to you. You will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and strategic decision-making.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Month-End Closing: Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Reconcile accounts, analyse variances, and address discrepancies promptly.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with department heads to develop annual budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor performance against budget and provide insights to management.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with cross-functional teams, building strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Provide financial guidance and support to business units.
• Management Reporting and Analysis: Generate insightful management reports, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Analyse financial data to drive informed decision-making.
• Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies and streamline financial processes.
• Implement best practices to enhance overall efficiency.
• Liaising with management in all areas of the business

What you'll need to succeed

In order to be successful in the role, you must have experience in a few things as well as a few things being preferred:

• CPA/CA qualification
• Experience working with Microsoft Business Central
• Experience working with Inventory
• Import/Customs experience
• Exceptional communication skills both verbal and non-verbal. You will be working with multiple areas of the business, so communicating with non-financial stakeholders is a must.

What you'll get in return

• Hybrid working flexibility- very dependent on the situation of the candidate
• Great company culture with a tight-knit family feel
• 5 minutes' walk from Green Square Station
• The salary for the role will be around $120,000 + super
• Exposure to the end-to-end finances of the business

What you need to do now

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