Financial Accountant

About Us

With more than 20,000 employees working in over 550 stores across Australia alone, Chemist Warehouse is Australia's leading retail pharmacy group and one of Australia's most recognised brands. Chemist Warehouse continues to deliver on an ambitious growth plan which has seen the expansion of operations into China, Ireland, New Zealand, Dubai and many more exciting new developments to come!

About The Role

We are seeking a driven and analytical Financial Accountant with a curious mindset, capable of achieving commercial outcomes with energy and efficiency. As a Financial Accountant you will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate and comprehensive financial results for over 500 Australian stores. Your key responsibilities will include period-end accounting, responding to financial inquiries by collecting and interpreting data, and providing general business support while driving continuous process improvements.

This role will be based at our Head Office in Preston and will be 4 days a week in the office and 1 day working from home.

Key Responsibilities

Period end accounting

• Period-end accounting and reporting Retail stores, including General Ledger maintenance, management reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Analytical reviews and assessment of performance of Australian stores
• Preparation of monthly profit and loss, and internal reporting
• Appropriate use of Chart of Accounts and maintenance of the general ledger
• Support statutory financial reporting compliance requirements, including audit requests

Gathering and interpreting data

• Supported by team to develop analytical skills on business KPIs
• Responsive to internal and external stakeholders on queries that arise
• Able to work with team to consider and present solutions to issues encountered

Business support and continuous improvements

• Support effective development of processes to support the delivery of Retail Finance’s financial reporting
• Raise opportunities for continuous improvements aimed at enhancing efficiency and accuracy of outputs as well as engagement from key business stakeholders.

About You

• Suits a first-time mover from Professional Services firm – audit background preferred with at least 3-4 years’ experience
• Formal Education - Degree qualification in Accounting or Commerce
• CAANZ or CPA Australia qualified
• Knowledge of current accounting standards
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills – Excel essential
• Ability to adhere to strict timelines and adapt in an agile environment
• Good communication skills – both written and verbal
• A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data
• Problem-solving abilities with a focus on continuous improvement
• Self-driven and time management
• Strong accountability of deliverables
• Great team player

Benefits

• Discounts across all of our brands!
• Access to ongoing training and professional development
• Free flu vaccinations
• Access to EAP and support services