Financial Accountant

About Us

Workwear Group (WWG) is part of Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety, a division of Wesfarmers, a top 20 ASX listed company with over 100,000 employees. Housed under the banner of Workwear Group, our three iconic brands - KingGee, Hard Yakka and NNT - have been in the business of delivering workwear since the late 1920s.

We are the trusted partner in workwear solutions, manufacturing over seven million units each year. What sets us apart is our continuous investment in innovation, market knowledge, pioneering ideas, and sustainability practices.

We work as one team. We put our customers first and are passionate about what we do. Joining WWG is an opportunity to thrive in an inspiring, safe, and inclusive community.

About the Role

In this role, you will support the Financial Accounting Manager in monitoring all financial data ensuring the accuracy of financial reports covering balance sheet, statement of profit & loss, and internal management reports. You will be responsible for contributing to tax compliance by ensuring all submissions are accurate and punctual. Additionally, you will manage the timely submission of both internal and external audit requirements in accordance with relevant schedules.

This role is a 12-month contract position.

What you'll be doing

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of monthly journals and accrual entries.
• Manage the general ledger and ensure timely and accurate reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, investigating and clearing reconciling items.
• Ensure contributions for Monthly Payroll Tax, Quarterly BAS, Annual FBT Returns, Annual Tax Returns, and other ad hoc tax requirements are accurate and submitted on time.
• Assist in the preparation of year-end statutory accounts.
• Support external and internal audits related to Financial Accounting and Compliance.
• Identify and implement solutions to streamline month-end processes.
• Proactively identify new initiatives that could benefit the organisation.

Who we're looking for

At our company, we value not only our great brands but also the people and teams that drive our success. In addition to technical skills, we seek team members who possess the following personable qualities:

• Strong work ethic and commitment to showing up for a team.
• Openness to receive coaching and embrace self-reflection and self-growth.
• Accountability for your actions and emotions.
• Embrace innovation, take calculated risks, and inspire others to think outside the box.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships; we prioritise our customers. Balancing commercial goals with customer satisfaction is key.
• Ethical standards and demonstrating honesty and integrity in all interactions is fundamental to our team culture.

What we're looking for

You will be highly commercial and possess strong communication skills to influence stakeholders at all levels. Along with your business acumen, you will have:

• 2+ years in a similar role.
• In-depth understanding of business bookkeeping procedures.
• Strong stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Excel skills.
• CPA qualified preferred or progressing towards.
• Time management abilities & evidence of strong adherence to deadlines.

What we offer

• The chance to join a great team of like-minded, hard-working people who are passionate about achieving our vision and the growth objectives of the company.
• Flexible working environment, allowing for work from home day/s each week.
• A competitive salary package and suite of benefits and perks, including a 50% discount on our brands Hard Yakka, KingGee, and NNT and a 5% Wesfarmers discount for Kmart, Bunnings, Officeworks, and more.
• A tailored career and development plan, plus reward and recognition programs. Whatever your goals, we're here to support you on that journey.
• Our Wellbeing program, Thrive, with activities designed to support the financial wellness of our team, celebrate diversity, ensure we get physical, and maintain healthy minds, including challenges, yoga, meditation, and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• We Learn, a dedicated hub for all things learning and development.

We actively work on creating a safe and inclusive environment free of discrimination. At Workwear Group, we aspire to build a culture where diversity is celebrated, where Team Members feel a sense of "I Belong" and are empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

You can follow us on LinkedIn or see our company careers page for more opportunities here.

Thank you for your interest in Workwear Group. Due to anticipated high volumes of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.