Accountant | Womenswear

The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, detailed and organised
Accountant
to join our dynamic team at Austin Group

Based at our Support Office in Malvern and reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll play a key role in overseeing the finance function for our womenswear brands -
Cable and Perri Cutten
.

Other responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Month-End Closure:
  Oversee the month-end closing process for the Cable and Perri Cutten retail brands, ensuring that all transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation:
  Manage and ensure the accuracy of Balance Sheet reconciliations for both Cable and Perri Cutten retail brands
• Tax Compliance:
  Prepare and lodge Business Activity Statements (BAS), Payroll Tax, and Workers Compensation compliance for Australia (AUS)
• Budgeting & Forecasting:
  Assist with the annual budget process, collaborating with key stakeholders to draft accurate financial forecasts for both brands
• Payroll Journal:
  Post and maintain the fortnightly payroll journal for the employment entity, ensuring accurate processing
• Leave Provision Adjustments:
  Annual Leave and Long Service Leave provision posting
• Tax & Accounting Queries:
  Assist the finance manager with queries from external tax advisors and other financial inquiries related to compliance or reporting
• Incentive Calculations:
  Calculate and process bonus incentives for retail staff, ensuring they align with company policies
• KPI reporting:
  quarterly retail staff KPI Reporting
• ABS Surveys:
  Complete and submit quarterly Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) surveys in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Supplier Management:
  Maintain and set up suppliers in the accounting system, ensuring all records are up to date
• Ad-Hoc Support:
  Assist the Assistant Accountant with various tasks and projects as required, supporting the overall accounting team

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Relevant tertiary or related qualifications
• 2 -3 years' experience in a similar role
• Preferred CA / CPA (or in the process of completing)
• Accountancy experience, preferably in the retail or services environment
• Proficiency in reconciling balance sheets, ensuring accuracy in all financial reports.
• Knowledge of general month end accounting tasks, including but not limited to accruals, prepayments and fixed assets.
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet schedules and timeframes
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player
• A detailed and focused approach to work
• Developed analytical, numerical skills and practical application thereof
• Highly developed written and verbal skills
• Accurate and speedy data entry skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A positive and proactive 'can do' attitude

We provide:

• A competitive remuneration package
• Free onsite parking
• Generous product allowance
• 50% clothing discount off all of our brands (GAZMAN, Perri Cutten, Cable)
• A tailored induction program to ensure you have the best introduction to the business
• The opportunity to build your career with a successful, established and trusted Australian brand
• Fantastic work/life balance
• A friendly, motivating and rewarding team environment, where achievements are recognised
• A highly supportive management team
• Opportunities to attend fantastic social events throughout the year

About us

Austin Group is an established Australian owned and family run fashion retailer and wholesaler that includes some of Australia's most iconic menswear and womenswear brands. Our portfolio of brands include GAZMAN, Cable and iconic fashion house, Perri Cutten. We proudly operate over 130 retail stores in Australia and supply to over 150 wholesale locations throughout Australia and NZ.

Our Culture

Austin Group's family driven culture is built on our belief in authenticity, passion and always striving to ensure every interaction we have builds a truly personable relationship and delivers an experience that is beyond expected. We seek to inspire one another day in and day out with a proactive, collaborative and positive approach.

We look for passionate, skilled and energetic individuals who will be great brand ambassadors for our company and will join us on our journey as we grow and evolve these iconic Australian brands. Join us and love what you do. It makes for a great day at work

It is a great time to join our organisation and advance your career with an impressive leadership team in a highly collaborative environment.

Come and join us on our journey

Employee testimonials

"Working at Austin Group has been such a refreshing experience. From day one, I've felt like part of the team. It's a family-run business, and that sense of connection really comes through day-to-day. There's a great mix of collaboration, support, and trust - plus plenty of room to grow and try new things. It's fast-paced in the best way, and there's a real buzz knowing the work you do actually makes a difference."
Jamie - Merchandise Planning Manager

"I feel so proud to be part of a brand and a group that truly inspires me each day to not only want to be a better individual but to be the best leader possible for our team. We work hard, whilst having fun. Having worked in the industry for 23 years, I can honestly say there is an unlimited supply of support, encouragement, drive and passion throughout the business to achieve our brand and company goals and vision. I'm excited to lead our Cable team into the brands next phase whilst striving for continuous improvement and telling our brand story."
Belinda | GM Cable

It is a great time to join our organisation and advance your career with an impressive leadership team in a highly collaborative environment.

If you have the required skills, have a positive and enthusiastic attitude and are looking to join a highly dedicated and passionate team, please apply through LinkedIn or email your application to

Due to the high amount of applications, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.