Financial Accountant

About Us

Cali Press is one of Australia's leading health-focused QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) brands — a fast-growing, energetic business with a strong culture, passionate team, and ambitious national expansion plans. We're looking for a Financial Accountant to join our head office finance team and play a key role in ensuring accuracy and integrity across our financial operations.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Financial Accountant will manage the day-to-day financial accounting processes, including accounts payable, bank reconciliations, supplier statements, and month-end journals. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong attention to detail and a solid understanding of accounting fundamentals in a fast-paced, multi-site retail or hospitality environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Receivable - invoicing, payment tracking, and debt collection.
• Oversee Accounts Payable function, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time.
• Perform bank reconciliations across multiple entities, trading accounts and Credit Cards
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare and post month-end journals, accruals, prepayments and intercompany accounts
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and maintenance of the general ledger.
• Support month-end reporting, providing accurate and timely data to the Financial Controller.
• Maintain and update the fixed asset register.
• Assist with preparation of BAS, payroll tax, and other compliance filings.
• Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve finance-related queries.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

About You

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar Financial Accountant or Assistant Accountant role.
• Experience in retail, QSR, or multi-site environments highly regarded.
• Proficient in bank and supplier reconciliations, AP management, and journal posting.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting software (e.g. Xero, Markman, Unleash or similar).
• Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations).
• High attention to detail with a "can-do" attitude.
• Studying towards or qualified in CA/CPA is advantageous but not essential.

Why Join Cali Press?

• Work with a passionate, growing team in a values-driven company.
• Gain exposure to a fast-paced retail/QSR environment with real career growth potential.
• Flexible hybrid work options and supportive culture.
• Competitive salary package