Senior Financial Accountant

Join Lite n' Easy and be part of our mission to create a healthier Australia!

Job Description

Are you ready to be part of something bigger? At Lite n' Easy, we're not just about meals; we're about transforming lives through better eating habits. We make it effortless for Aussies to embrace healthier choices, whether they're on a weight loss journey or simply aiming to maintain a balanced lifestyle. As a team, we pour our passion into crafting meals that are not only nutritious but also bursting with flavour.

What's in it for you?

• Supportive Environment: Work alongside passionate individuals in our Banyo, Brisbane office.
• Benefits: Enjoy perks like secure onsite parking, product discounts, and access to our free onsite gym.
• Meaningful Work: Help provide delicious, healthy meals to time-strapped individuals and those dedicated to wellness.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join our team and support our Group Financial Controller. As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will play a crucial role in preparing month-end reports, analysing budget variances, recommending process improvements, and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations. Your attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and commitment to meeting deadlines will be essential in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Group Financial Controller in preparing month-end reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Drive improvement in accounting processes to enhance efficiency and reduce manual interventions.
• Track, report, and analyse budget variances, recommending changes to improve financial performance.
• Assist in providing accurate financial reports to management and support the annual audit process.
• Perform monthly journals, reconciliations, and assist with inventory transaction processing and reporting.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and preparation of BAS and FBT returns.
• Review and process expense reports, maintain asset control, and assist with ad-hoc projects and reporting.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in a medium to large company.
• CPA/CA qualification essential; audit background preferable but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and financial reporting, including a working knowledge of IAS.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal laws regarding accounting, finances, and taxation, particularly FBT and GST.
• Proficiency in relevant accounting software and advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Commitment to high work standards and ethics.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships across different functions in the business.

Join our team!

If you're an Australian Citizen or Resident and ready to contribute to a dynamic team, and are committed to excellence and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Lite n' Easy is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.