Accountant

About us: 

Over 50 years since Roger Drake purchased his first supermarket in 1974, Drakes Supermarkets has now become the largest independent grocery retailer in Australia. While we've grown from one store to more than 60 stores across South Australia and Queensland, Drakes Supermarkets has retained the same values since day one.

Our mission at Drakes is to provide our customers with exceptional service, value for money, a great range and an outstanding shopping experience. To achieve this, we acknowledge that our customers are the most important people in our business.

What we offer you:

Become a valuable part of highly supportive diverse work culture, with more than 5,500 team members nationally, we're committed to creating an inspiring workplace at Drakes, which supports the development of great people.

• Attractive remuneration package

• 10% staff and family discount across all Drakes stores

• Wide range of corporate benefits including discounted gym memberships, banking, health insurance and much more!

• In-depth onboarding and career progression opportunities

• Company funded qualifications

• Vehicle leasing opportunities

About the opportunity: 

Assist the Senior Financial Accountant and Financial Accountants with various responsibilities, including preparing and analysing monthly management accounts, statutory accounts, and year-end audits. Support balance sheet reconciliations, period-end accruals, transaction reviews, and financial reporting and analysis.

What you offer us: 

• Preparing and reviewing monthly financial reporting, including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow reporting

• Completing balance sheet, General Ledger, clearing account and intercompany reconciliations

• Processing period-end journals, including accruals, standard journals and adjusting entries

• Supporting monthly management reporting, including variance analysis and financial commentary

• Assisting with BAS, FBT, tax and other statutory compliance requirements

• Supporting the year-end and annual audit process and liaising with external auditors

• Supporting the management of the fixed asset register

• Assisting with the preparation of the monthly Board Pack

• Undertaking financial analysis, cost and benchmarking analysis as required

• Identifying and contributing to improvements in finance processes, reporting and controls

• Building positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting

• A minimum of 3 years' accounting experience

• Qualified CA/CPA is desirable

• Strong understanding of financial principles and financial reporting

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Advanced experience with accounting software

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• The ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines

• A proactive, can-do approach and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you! 

To apply, please click on the button below and attach your resume and cover letter.

Due to the volume of applications expected, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. We thank you in advance for your time and interest in this role.