Accounting Clerk

**About Us**

We are a small but dynamic retail business operating multiple newsagency and tobacco stores in the Central West region. We are currently looking for a qualified and experienced Accounting Clerk to join our administrative team and support the financial operations across our locations.

**About the Role**

This is a full-time role suitable for someone with strong accounting knowledge and experience in retail environments. As an Accounting Clerk, you will be responsible for:

- Prepare and process invoices, supplier bills, customer receipts, and payments; reconcile vendor statements, follow up on overdue accounts, and manage creditor and debtor ledgers
- Enter financial data daily into the accounting system; perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure consistency between internal records and bank statements
- Allocate expenditures to appropriate cost centres (e.g., rent, wages, stock, utilities); track payroll-related expenses, packaging costs, and identify variances against budget
- Maintain standard cost records for inventory items; compile cost data for internal budgeting and reporting
- Monitor inventory levels across all retail stores; place replenishment orders with suppliers in a timely manner to maintain stock availability
- Investigate and document cost fluctuations, support preparation of profit and loss statements, and assist in compiling operational budgets
- Generate internal reports including cost of goods sold, inventory movement summaries, and store-level profitability analyses
- Provide administrative and financial support to store managers; liaise with suppliers and internal personnel; assist with audits, reporting requirements, and financial compliance tasks
- Prepare periodic reports on total costs, inventory adjustments, selling prices, and store profitability

**Skills & Experience Required**
- A relevant accounting or bookkeeping qualification (minimum Certificate III)
- At least 1 year of experience in a similar accounting role
- Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., MYOB, Xero)
- Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks across different store locations
- Good communication and organisational skills

**Why Join Us?**
- Stable, long-term employment in a family-owned business
- Opportunity to work across multiple store operations
- Supportive environment with flexible work arrangements

**How to Apply**

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person