Senior Accountant

VRG GRL
is an Australian-designed fashion brand creating bold yet considered pieces for women on the edge of their next style evolution. From thoughtful silhouettes to exclusive prints and fabrics, our collections are made to move with you, wherever you're headed. At its core, VRG GRL is about more than what we make, it's about how it makes you feel: confident, expressive, and entirely your own. It's better on the edge.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a full time
Senior Accountant
to join our Finance team based at our Newstead HQ. The
Senior Accountant
owns the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of VRG GRL's financial records across all entities (Australia, USA, and future subsidiaries). This role is hands-on and execution-focused responsible for all accounting processes, reconciliations, month-end close, payroll, tax compliance support, and financial controls.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the
  full month-end close
  for AU & US entities, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and depreciation.
• Deliver
  accurate reconciled financial statements
  (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Own all
  balance sheet and clearing account reconciliations
  , including bank, credit cards, e-commerce settlements, inventory, gift cards, payroll, and inter-company accounts.
• Ensuring accuracy and proper classification across all ledgers, identifying and resolving any errors, discrepancies or unusual transactions.
• Oversee and review the work of our
  bookkeeper
  , providing direction, guidance and quality control.
• Oversee the processing of
  end-to-end payroll
  accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with awards, entitlements, and statutory requirements
• Manage
  revenue and inventory accounting
  , including reconciling Shopify/PayPal/Afterpay/Stripe, landed cost accuracy, and stock adjustments.
• Investigate and resolve settlement discrepancies or missing funds
• Work with Merch & Operations to reconcile stock movements, adjustments, shrinkage, and write-offs
• Support
  tax compliance
  across AU, NZ, UK and US (BAS, GST, sales tax reporting, and data for external advisors).
• Monitor
  cash flow
  , vendor management, payables/receivables timing, and financial controls.
• Drive
  process improvement
  , automation and documentation across Xero, spreadsheets, and operational workflows.
• Coordinate clean accounting across
  multiple entities
  , ensuring accurate inter-company reconciliation and supporting external reporting.
• Liaise with US CPA, AU tax agent, Customs Brokers and external advisors as needed
• Maintain accurate landed cost and inventory accounting across AU & US entities
• Ensure COGS accuracy and alignment with inventory systems

ABOUT YOU

• 5–8+ years accounting experience (retail, e-commerce, FMCG, or multi-entity ideal)
• Strong technical accounting skills (AU standards; US experience an advantage)
• Experience with multi-currency, inter-company, and inventory accounting
• Proficiency with Xero, Shopify, and advanced Excel/Google Sheets
• Extremely detail-oriented, accurate, and process-driven
• Comfortable working autonomously and owning deadlines end-to-end
• CPA/CA preferred but not essential if experience is strong
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, founder-led, growth-driven environment

ABOUT US

• A growing global fashion retailer started in Brisbane, Australia.
• A female founded business, with over 80% female leadership.
• We have donated a percentage of our profits to charity annually, since inception.
• A 4-day work week in our Newstead Head Office.
• Ethical manufacturing and considered fabric choices are at the heart of our production.
• A passionate and experienced team with a focus on innovation, creativity and quality.
• We value individual development and success, and provide our team with opportunities to grow with us.

VRG GRL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces diversity and empowers everyone to contribute their unique perspectives and experiences. We believe that a diverse team fuels innovation, creativity, and growth, and we welcome applicants. Together, we can drive a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and make a meaningful impact.