Junior Accountant FTC

The Junior Accountant will be responsible for assisting in the maintenance of our financial records preparing financial reports and ensuring compliance with accounting regulations.

This role includes basic financial and management accounting duties. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a busy global business and all-round exposure to all the activities in the Finance Team.

**This is a 6 month FTC

What youll be doing:

• Financial reporting Assist in preparing and delivering routine financial reports for management.
• Record maintenance Support the upkeep of accurate financial records including performing basic balance sheet reconciliations.
• Compliance support Help ensure the business follows accounting standards and internal group policies.
• Banking and reconciliations Carry out daily banking tasks complete bank reconciliations and work with store managers to resolve banking variances and maintain smooth banking processes.
• Capital expenditure tracking Assist with monitoring and reporting on capital expenditure.
• Team support Provide general support across the finance team including accounts payable and accounts receivable duties and complete ad hoc tasks such as Capex reporting monthly BAS preparation and preparing financial reports requested by the Finance Manager.

What were looking for:

• Completion of an Accounting Degree
• Previous experience in a similar role will be highly regarded.
• Experience in a retail or FMCG environment will be highly regarded.
• Attention to detail strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Proficient Microsoft Office (Excel) skills
• Strong numerical and excellent communication skills
• Strong team player

How we reward our teams:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Hybrid working (3 days in our Woolloomooloo office)
• Flexible Working
• 4pm Friday Finish (For our Support Office teams)
• Enjoy a paid day off to celebrate your birthday! (For our Support Office teams)
• Strong commitment to development and internal progression
• A culture and workplace that values wellbeing inclusion and personal growth
• Annual Bonus based on company and personal performance
• Access to 24/7 wellbeing support through our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Generous employee discounts across a range of our products and with our retail partners.

About us:

WHSmith is an iconic British retailer with proud Australian operations at the heart of travel offering books news and essentials designed for life on the move. Our diverse retail brands include WHSmith Retail InMotion Kids Stop and The Book Cellar each dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Our stores are located in some of Australias busiest airports & Hospitals providing a dynamic and fast paced work environment that is perfect for a driven individual who thrives on a challenge and is ready to kick start their career.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

WHSmith is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment. We recognise the importance of equity in all that we do as well as promoting a culture of inclusion through our policies procedures and working practices. If you have any support requirements we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so we can assist you appropriately during the recruitment process.

Value our People Drive for Results Customer Focus & Accountability.