Commercial Accountant

Job Description

Position Title: Commercial Accountant
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Location: Bella Vista Sydney (must be open to working onsite in Canberra for the first 3 months)
Annual salary: $125000 - $135000 per annum plus 12% super

Travel arrangements: Candidate must work onsite in Canberra for first three months. $1250 per week for the initial 3 month period will be provided by Elite Supplements to cover travel expenses.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Were thrilled to be recruiting for Elite Supplements - a nationally recognised leader in the health and fitness industry - for a commercially minded Commercial Accountant. Elite Supplements HQ is currently located in Canberra with a new warehouse set to open in 12-15 months in Bella Vista.

This role is management accounting-led focusing on P&L ownership variance analysis and delivering actionable financial insights to leadership. You will operate in a fast-paced lean team environment where processes are still evolvingyoull be expected to build improve and streamline systems while contributing to the broader finance transformation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead month-end close processes across multiple entities including journals reconciliations accruals and management reporting

• Provide commercial insights through P&L analysis variance commentary and forward-looking financial visibility

• Partner with retail wholesale eCommerce and operational teams to improve cost allocation margin analysis and channel-level reporting

• Maintain balance sheet integrity including reconciliations intercompany accounts fixed asset registers and sales clearing accounts

• Ensure GST/BAS compliance support tax reconciliations and assist with external audits

• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline reporting automate workflows and enhance accuracy

• Operate effectively in a high-volume multi-entity environment balancing detail with commercial judgement

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• CA or CPA qualified or actively progressing toward completion

• 3 years of accounting experience ideally in multi-entity or group environments

• Strong management accounting capabilities: P&L ownership variance analysis and commercial reporting

• Solid balance sheet fundamentals including reconciliations accruals and intercompany accounts

• Month-end close experience and ability to meet tight deadlines

• Process-builder mindset and ability to implement systems and workflows from scratch

• High execution speed and adaptability in a fast-moving environment

Desirable:

• Experience with Xero Cin7 or similar multi-platform accounting systems

• Experience supporting external audits

• Interest in a broader commercial finance career pathway

Apply now or contact Angel Malkovich onfor a confidential discussion.

SOS Recruitment values diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people with disabilities women people with family responsibilities culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds religious beliefs and LGBTIQ individuals.