About the role

As our Assistant Accountant, you will support the finance function by ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, maintaining accounting records, assisting with month-end reporting, and providing financial support to the wider finance team. You will play a key part in ensuring compliance, financial accuracy and integrity, and effective financial control across the business.

Key responsibilities

Financial Accounting

- Process general ledger journals, accruals, prepayments, and account reconciliations.

- Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.

- Assist in the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and supporting working papers.

- Support month-end and year-end close processes.

Accounts Payable Support
- Assist with supplier invoice processing and payment runs.

- Weekly reconciliation of business credit card expenses.

- Processing of intercompany transactions, processing of invoices and reconciliation of accounts.

Retail Accounting
- Reconcile bank accounts.

- Reconcile daily sales, EFTPOS, cash, and online transaction reports.

- Prepare weekly reconciliations between the POS system and accounting system.

Compliance and Controls
- Accuracy and timeliness of month-end reporting.

- Completion of account reconciliations within deadlines.

- Compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.

What we're looking for

- A Diploma or Degree in Accounting, with at least 2 years' experience in an accounting or finance role.

- Strong Excel skills, with confidence working with data, spreadsheets and financial information.

- Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills,



with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.

- Excellent attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy in financial reporting and record keeping.

- Solid organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with others.

- A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to take initiative and work independently.

- Experience in a multi-site, multi-country retail environment would be advantageous.

- Progress towards CPA qualification, experience with ERP systems or exposure to complex retail bank reconciliations would be highly regarded.

What we offer

- The opportunity to contribute to a growing, ambitious brand.

- Exposure to financial operations across multiple international markets.

- Hands-on experience across a broad range of accounting and finance functions.

- A collaborative, supportive team environment.

- Career development and progression opportunities.

- Generous discounts across the HARLI + HARPA range.

About us

HARLI + HARPA is an Australian jewellery brand that creates unique and accessible keepsakes to style, stack, and adorn your self-expression. With a strong focus on customer experience, we strive to provide exceptional service and a unique shopping experience across our growing network of stores. As a dynamic, forward-thinking company, we are constantly seeking talented individuals to help us achieve our ambitious growth objectives.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your application including your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in this role.

Apply now to join the HARLI + HARPA team!

📌 Assistant Accountant (Hawthorn)
🏢 HARLI + HARPA
📍 Hawthorn