Assistant Accountant

4 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Sheet Society Full time

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We spend a third of our lives sleeping, so we thought we'd make it memorable. Sheet Society was dreamed up by Hayley and Andy Worley in 2017 after they thought the industry had hit snooze. Passionate about high quality, trend-led products with a focus on exceptional customer experiences, innovation and sustainability, Sheet Society is designed to elevate your bedroom aesthetic while ensuring a better night's sleep. One of the fastest growing retail businesses in Australia, with exciting expansion plans on the horizon, our team is hardworking, passionate and customer-obsessed.

About the Role:

Sheet Society is looking for an energetic and dynamic Assistant Accountant to work within our small but mighty Finance team. You will support the Finance & Commercialisation Manager, and Finance Director in ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the Finance function, as well as working with our internal departments in providing accurate and timely financial information.

Key Responsibilities:

Processing of general journals as part of month-end requirements
Ensuring accruals and prepayments are taken up appropriately in order to match revenue with expenditure
Reviewing and investigating variances between actual performance and budget/forecasts
Preparing the end of month financial reporting pack
Reconciliation of Balance Sheet / General Ledger accounts each month with key supporting documentation
Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register
Assisting the wider team with data extraction and report generation

Accounts Payable

Reconciling of stock purchases with inbound stock received and supplier invoices, in conjunction with freight costs, to ensure accuracy of landed cost of goods
Accurately allocating all approved invoices and payments within Xero
Key owner of the expense management system, ensuring staff expenses are submitted accurately and on a timely basis
Assist in managing and reconciling general office expenditure across the business

Payroll Administration

Processing fortnightly payroll for all employees (using Xero, BambooHR and Deputy)
Working closely with our People and Culture team to manage the set-up and maintenance of Employee Payroll files
Ensuring our employee systems are updated for any changes to the Retail & Warehouse industry awards.
Reconciling of all bank feeds on a weekly basis
Partnering with our retail stores to ensure store banking is reconciled and accurate on a timely basis

Other Tasks

Preparation of finance compliance activities including BAS, Income Tax, FBT, Payroll Tax etc.
Prepare and submit survey information as required by relevant Government authorities.
Other ad hoc duties as required.

About You:

You'll have 2+ years experience in a similar finance role (bonus points for Ecomm / Retail experience)
You will hold a relevant Accounting Qualification
You're tech savvy i.e. an advanced MS excel user and experience with Xero
An almost annoying level of attention to detail, and a high level of reconciliation proficiency
You have a thorough and up to date understanding of accounting principles

Why You'll Love It Here:

At Sheet Society, it's more than a workplace, it's a community. With that in mind, we're committed to making sure our employees are as happy in the workplace as our customers are in bed. Which is why our perks include:

Onsite parking and great public transport links to our head office in Brunswick
Sweet Dreams Day - a day off on your birthday
Adaptable working arrangements with focus-day Wednesdays
A fun social calendar, with Friday jolly-trolly celebrations
Communal kitchen providing all the snacks and lots of coffee
Dog-friendly office
Two paid wellness days off per year

Our Values in Action:

Good Humans: We're Good Humans, and we do our best to do good in business too. We bring our best selves to work, for our customer, team, and the world around us.

Driven Dreamers: We always innovate, and that goes beyond the bed. We push the boundaries to turn our dreams into your reality.

Authentic Achievers: We pull up our sleeves and get the hard work done, without the fuss. We know who we are, and we work to make the bed better — for everybody.

Support Crew: We're committed to you, and your sleep. Whether it's a great product, or great service — and when things don't go to plan, we're here to make it right.

Ready to Join the Dream Team?

When applying be sure to include your resume and cover letter that showcases why you're the ideal fit for Sheet Society.

Let's make every third of our lives spent in bed not just comfortable, but unforgettable. Hop on board and let's shake up the world of retail together.

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

Seniority level

Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

Employment typeFull-time

Job function

Job functionFinance, Accounting/Auditing, and Other
IndustriesRetail

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