Assistant Accountant

State: QLD

Business Unit: Corporate

Store or Department: Finance

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

At City Beach, our people are at the core of what we do, both our customers and our team. All are welcome under the City Beach roof, where value is placed on individual style, teamwork, authenticity, adaptability, and a desire to exceed expectations.

We stock some of the world's biggest brands across surf, skate, streetwear, and fashion. Our stores are a hub that connect our customers to events, influencers, and trends, allowing them to live life on their terms.

The role:

As the Assistant Accountant, you will bring a solid accounting foundation and eagerness to grow your practical experience. Working closely with the Senior Financial Accountant and broader finance team, you'll ensure accurate and timely maintenance of the chart of accounts and month-end processes. You will also support statutory obligations and provide reliable financial reporting to assist senior management in making effective business decisions.

What you'll be doing:

• Prepare and complete month-end processes accurately and within required timeframes.

• Record accounting transactions in the ERP system, applying relevant tracking categories to support detailed financial analysis, under the guidance of the Senior Financial Accountant.

• Assist with the preparation of profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and variance analysis reports.

• Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly activity statements, as well as annual statutory reporting (including FBT and income tax returns), under the guidance of the Senior Financial Accountant.

• Process and post monthly company credit card journals and staff expense claims through the expense management system.

• Maintain the fixed asset register and lease management system to ensure accurate records.

• Prepare monthly accounts for related entities.

• Undertake ad hoc tasks and projects as directed by the Senior Financial Accountant.

What you'll need:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Finance.

• CPA or CA qualification commenced or currently in progress.

• Minimum 2 years' experience in an accounting firm or a commercial business within an accounting/finance role

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the business.

• Strong initiative, attention to detail, and a proactive problem-solving approach.

• High level of computer literacy.

• Advanced Excel skills, including proficiency in LOOKUP functions, pivot tables, and complex formulas.

• Proven time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing deadlines effectively.

The benefits:

• We have partnered with industry leaders to bring our team members discounts on products and memberships to keep you healthy on all fronts:

• Access to a free Employee Assistance Program

• 7% Medibank Private discount
• Goodlife Health Clubs & Fitness First Gyms membership discounts
• Retail partner discounts through Rest Super on food, beauty, health, fashion, furniture and technology products
• Enjoy a 40% team member discount for you, your friends and family to access.
• Endless progression and career opportunities across all departments in Head Office, Retail Stores and our Distribution Centre.
• Birthday and work anniversary celebrations and shared lunches.
• Social work drinks every Friday night

City Beach appreciates the value of a diverse workforce, and we are passionate about actively seeking to accommodate the unique needs of all people. We are committed to building an environment that respects, celebrates, and empowers individual differences. Above all, City Beach aims to ensure everyone is treated with dignity and respect.