System Accountant

About us:

Almost 50 years since Roger Drake purchased his first supermarket in 1974, Drakes Supermarkets has now become the largest independent grocery retailer in Australia. While we’ve grown from one store to more than 60 stores across South Australia and Queensland, Drakes Supermarkets has retained the same values since day one.

Our mission at Drakes is to provide our customers with exceptional service, value for money, a great range and an outstanding shopping experience. To achieve this, we acknowledge that our customers are the most important people in our business.

What we offer you:

Become a valuable part of highly supportive diverse work culture, with more than 5,500 team members nationally, we’re committed to creating an inspiring workplace at Drakes, which supports the development of great people.

• 10% staff and family discount across all Drakes stores
• Wide range of corporate benefits including discounted gym memberships, banking, health insurance and much more!
• In-depth onboarding and career progression opportunities
• Company funded retail management qualifications and first aid qualifications
• Vehicle leasing opportunities

About you

We’re looking for a positive, proactive person who loves a challenge to join our Accounts Team.

You’ll be passionate about continuous self-development to build your skills and help the team deliver to the highest standard. Our pace is fast, so you’ll have adaptability to thrive in a rapidly developing environment.

You will be working with the business to

• Be the liaison point between Finance and IT / external system consultant (Infor, Landmark, DWS etc)
• Manage functional testing for development, enhancement and upgrade activities
• Work closely with all key stakeholders to review and design finance and retail system workflow 
• Ensure the systems remain efficient and meet operational needs whilst maintaining robust internal control
• Write and maintain user documentation, policies, procedures and processes
• Provide specialist and organization-wide reporting as identified

Skills and experience required for the role:

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting
• Minimum 3 years accounting experience
• Advanced experience with an ERP system (Infor M3 preferred)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills 
• Ability to identify inefficiencies, suggest and implement innovative solutions, understanding customer needs and adapt service levels to take account of practicalities
• System administrator
• Experience with SQL/BI reporting

Benefits and perks

• Competitive salary package
• Team member discount for all Drakes stores
• Wide range of corporate benefits including discounted gym memberships, banking, health insurance and much more!

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you! 

To apply, please click on the button below and attach your resume and cover letter that has you stand out as the candidate we must meet. 

Due to the volume of applications expected, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. We thank you in advance for your time and interest in this role.