Management Accountant

About Premier Retail

Premier Retail is an iconic Australian retailer and owns two of the most exciting and fastest-growing retail brands, Peter Alexander and Smiggle. Born from homegrown beginnings, our stores now stand proudly on some of the most famous high streets and popular shopping centres around the world. Today, Premier Retail operates over 450 stores and employs more than 5,000 team members across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. Our team is focused on delivering great service to our customers and bringing new product offerings to life.

About the Role

We're looking for a sharp, motivated Management Accountant to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager – Smiggle, you'll help deliver month-end results, key financial insights, support budgeting and forecasting, and provide cost control analysis for our Global operations. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive performance and ensure accurate, timely reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Month-end Process: Conduct month-end tasks including preparing and posting journals to ensure the completeness and accuracy of expenses
• Cost Control Reporting & Analysis: Conduct detailed month-end reviews of states and store cost centres to ensure accuracy and proper accounting treatment. Analyse cost variances, identify drivers, and provide actionable insights to key stakeholders
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in preparing budgets, monthly, seasonal, and annual financial projections that align with brand strategies. Challenge and validate assumptions to maintain projection accuracy within 95% of actual results.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Prepare timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations for European operations. Liaise with finance and accounting teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure financial integrity ahead of reporting deadlines
• Royalty & Licensing Management: Coordinate quarterly royalty reporting and payment processes including global licensing reconciliations. Standardise royalty-related procedures and collaborate with licensors to manage forecasts and ad hoc financial requests
• Process Improvement & Collaboration: Identify opportunities to improve efficiency by consolidating financial processes. Support cross-functional learning within the finance team to maintain strong coverage during peak times or leave.

About You

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in financial analysis, preferably within retail, multi-brand, or consumer goods sectors
• Proven ability to prepare and review budgets, forecasts, and financial projections aligned with business strategies
• Hands-on experience managing month-end close activities, including journal posting, cost centre reviews and balance sheet reconciliations
• Strong understanding of cost control and labour reporting in a multi-site retail environment
• Experience working with royalty/licensing financials and managing related reconciliations is highly desirable
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with financial systems and reporting tools
• Collaborative mindset with experience working cross-functionally to support business objectives

Perks

• Generous staff discount and access to our sample sales
• Central office location based on St Kilda Rd, with direct access to the picturesque Fawkner Park
• Work closely within a high performing, supportive and collaborative environment
• Engage in continuous learning and development programs to enhance your skills and foster personal and professional growth
• Coffee lover? Indulge in daily subsidized coffee and food options at our onsite café

Above all, we are looking for someone who is keen to learn with an engaged and collaborative finance team. If this sounds like the role for you, apply now