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Financial Accountant


Company : Chemist Warehouse


Location : Melbourne, Australia


Created : 2025-06-11


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Financial Accountant role at Chemist WarehouseJoin to apply for the Financial Accountant role at Chemist WarehouseWith 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 RoleWe are looking for a Financial Accountant with an analytical and enquiring mind and who can deliver commercial outcomes with a high level of energy and pace. The successful candidates responsibilities will include:Period-end accounting and reporting for Group Finance, including General Ledger maintenance, management reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations;Responding to financial inquiries by gathering and interpreting data;General business support and 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 ResponsibilitiesPeriod end accountingPeriod-end accounting and reporting for corporate entities including International retail stores, including General Ledger maintenance, management reporting, and balance sheet reconciliationsAnalytical reviews and assessment of performance of allocated entitiesPreparation of monthly profit and loss, and internal reportingAppropriate use of Chart of Accounts and maintenance of the general ledgerSupport statutory financial reporting compliance requirements, including audit requestsGathering and interpreting dataSupported by team to develop analytical skills on business KPIsResponsive to internal and external stakeholders on queries that ariseAble to work with team to consider and present solutions to issues encounteredBusiness supportSupport effective development of processes to support the delivery of Group Finances financial reportingRaise opportunities for continuous improvements aimed at enhancing efficiency and accuracy of outputs as well as engagement from key business stakeholders.About YouSuits a first-time mover from Professional Services firm audit background preferred with at least 3-4 years experienceFormal Education - Degree qualification in Accounting or CommerceKnowledge of current accounting standardsMotivated with a can do attitude with high level of initiativesAbility to adhere to strict timelines and adapt in an agile environmentGood communication both written and verbalA keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into dataProblem-solving abilities with a focus on continuous improvementSelf-driven and time managementStrong accountability of deliverablesGreat team playerDiscounts across all of our brands!Access to ongoing training and professional developmentFree flu vaccinationsAccess to EAP and support servicesSeniority levelSeniority levelAssociateEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionFinance and Accounting/AuditingIndustriesRetail and AccountingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Chemist Warehouse by 2xGet notified about new Financial Accountant jobs in Preston, Victoria, Australia.Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoCorporate Accountant - Part time or Full timeMelbourne, Victoria, Australia A$100,000.00-A$110,000.00 13 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoRichmond, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoManagement Accountant | Full Time | MelbourneMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoAltona North, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 days agoHawthorn East, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoMoorabbin, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 5 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 5 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoDandenong, Victoria, Australia 6 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 days agoMordialloc, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia A$80,000.00-A$83,000.00 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia A$75,000.00-A$80,000.00 3 weeks agoIntermediate Accountant - Business AdvisorMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoSouthbank, Victoria, Australia A$90,000.00-A$99,000.00 1 week agoHawthorn, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr