Are you an experienced accountant with a keen eye for detail and a passion for financial excellence? Join Happytel Retail Group, where you'll play a key role in financial analysis, reporting, compliance, and payroll processing.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Reporting

• Develop financial strategies to optimize profitability and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and internal controls
• Prepare management reports and conduct variance analysis for decision-making

Payroll & Compliance

• Oversee payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and legislative compliance
• Implement payroll controls to mitigate risks and analyze payroll costs
• Manage GST returns and tax compliance for Australian and New Zealand operations

Management Accounting & Process Improvement

• Lead month-end close, reconciliations, and complex journal entries
• Perform financial modeling and scenario analysis to support business initiatives
• Drive process improvements and enhance financial systems (NetSuite/Xero)

Leadership & Strategic Support

• Mentor junior finance staff and support leadership with financial insights
• Advise on lease negotiations and store opening/closing financial impacts

What You’ll Bring:

✔️ Tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance in Australia
✔️ 2+ years of experience in financial accounting and payroll processing preferably in retail business
✔️ ERP knowledge desirable
✔️ Proficiency in accounting software (NetSuite, Xero, or similar)
✔️ Strong payroll knowledge, experience with Access WageEasy, Xero is a plus

Why Join Us?

✅ Growth-focused company with career advancement opportunities
✅ Competitive salary and benefits package
✅ Supportive and dynamic work environment

About the role:

Full-time position based in Auburn, Sydney

Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 plus super

Hours of work: 38 hrs p/w Monday (8:30am - 5:00pm), Tuesday - Friday (9:00am - 5:00pm).