About the company:

This established Australian organisation is expanding a portfolio of corporately owned retail sites. As the operation develops, the finance function needs practical leadership, stronger processes and clear oversight across each location.

The opportunity:

Lead accounting for a multi-site retail operation. You will manage a team of three covering AP, AR & Payroll, while giving the General Manager clear and reliable financial support.

This is an initial three-month contract based in Truganina, with potential to extend or become permanent. Your immediate focus will be to establish control, simplify accounting processes and help the team work more effectively.

• Lead the day-to-day finance function across all retail sites;

• Review accounting workflows and implement practical process improvements;

• Provide accurate reporting and responsive support to senior stakeholders;

• Manage, support and set priorities for a team of three; and

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll staff.

Required experience:

You will bring hands-on financial management experience and the confidence to bring order to a developing finance environment. You will be comfortable moving between team leadership, operational detail and process improvement.

• CA/CPA Qualified;

• Experience with Xero;

• Experience leading a small transactional finance team;

• Practical experience improving accounting processes and controls; and

• Experience in retail, multi-site or store accounting will be highly regarded.

How to apply:

For more information or a confidential discussion please click to reveal the contact details for Angus Harding at u&u angus.harding@uandu.com or via phone 03 9437 4820 quoting reference number 46990.

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