Senior Financial Accountant

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Senior Financial Accountant. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Newly created role!
• Opportunity to make an impact by using your advanced problem solving skills
• Great opportunity to grow within our Finance team and to drive improvements

The Company

Operating since 1976 and with over 170 stores across Australia, New Zealand and Singapore (and growing!), Bed Bath N’ Table is a true Australian owned business success story. 

At Bed Bath N’ Table, our goal is to be the number one lifestyle brand choice for every home need.  In order to achieve this we provide our customers with broad range of high quality and unique products at affordable prices; we have a strong retail and online presence that makes shopping convenient and easy; and we provide incredible customer service and home styling advice during every visit.

The Position

We are currently embarking on an exciting growth and change journey, and are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to lead and manage the day to day financial accounting activities for The Dempsey Group. Working from our head office based in Hawthorn, Melbourne, this is a newly creating role reporting into the Financial Accounting Manager, this role is key to driving improvements within the Finance Department.  The main responsibilities of this position will be to:

• Manage monthly and annual reporting, including investigating variances
• Provide advice to the Finance leadership team regarding improvements to reporting and processes
• Provide assistance with cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting
• Regulatory reporting including BAS and FBT preparation and compliance to the ABS
• Participate as an active member of the Finance team on identifying areas for improvement.

The Perfect Profile

In order to be successful in this position we are looking for someone who has:

Skills and experience:

• Tertiary degree qualification in finance/ commerce or similar
• CPA or CA qualification
• Previous experience in Chartered Accounting firm or large corporate
• Strong experience in statutory reporting and exposure to FBT and GST
• Proficiency in MS Office suite – Advanced Word and Excel and familiarity with Business Intelligence and Finance general ledger systems.
• Attention to detail
• Organisation and time management skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced problem solving skills and analytical skills including ability to identify issues and suggest solutions

Why apply?

At Bed Bath N’ Table, we are one big family.  In addition to a friendly and supportive team environment, we can provide you with a competitive remuneration package and great product discount, a growing, positive and challenging work environment, and an opportunity to make a real impact in the ongoing success and direction of the business. 

If you’d like to join our team during an exciting time of change, please submit your cover letter and resume.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.