Graduate Accountant - Belles Hot Chicken at BlueRock

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Bookkeeping, Payroll, Xero, Excel, Communication, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Detail Orientation, Commercial Accounting, Process Improvement, Variance Analysis, Cost Control, Supplier Reconciliation, Inventory Costing, Superannuation Processing

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Position: Graduate Accountant Team: Finance - Belles Hot Chicken Location: Melbourne CBD (525 Collins Stret) Employment type: Full time Are you a number‑loving, detail‑obsessed grad who wants to kick off your accounting career in a fast‑moving, flavour‑packed hospitality brand? Belles Hot Chicken is hiring a Graduate Accountant to own the internal accounts for our iconic group. From daily bookkeeping to payroll, supplier reconciliations and monthly reporting. You’ll be part of a tight‑knit finance team that keeps the tills ringing and the kitchens humming. What you’ll be doing Day‑to‑day bookkeeping in Xero, bank reconciliations, journals and ledger maintenance. Process accounts payable and receivables supplier invoices, payment runs and invoice queries. Run payroll and superannuation processing Prepare monthly month‑end packs and assist with P&L reviews, variance analysis and cost‑control insights. Support sales & POS reconciliations and inventory costing close‑outs. Help implement process improvements and automation to make life easier for the team. Work with external accountants on BAS, tax lodgements and audit support. Bring fresh ideas to the table, you’ll have voice in how we tighten processes and grow smarter. Who you are Recent graduate in Accounting, Commerce or Finance (or completing final year). Strong academic background and keen interest in commercial accounting. Hands‑on with Xero or similar cloud accounting platforms; confident in Excel (formulas, pivot tables). Organised, proactive and curious! You spot trends, ask questions and enjoy solving problems. Full working rights in Australia Team player with great communication skills, comfortable speaking with suppliers, operations and payroll providers. Passionate about hospitality! Some retail/restaurant experience is a plus but not essential. Why Belles? Be part of a fast‑growing, cheeky Melbourne favourite with big plans and even bigger flavour. Real responsibility from day one you’ll own meaningful finance work, not just admin. Great culture: supportive team, flexible hybrid options, staff meals and retail discounts (yes, free chicken perks!). Structured development: mentoring, study support for CA/CPA, and clear career progression. A fun, high‑energy workplace where your ideas to automate and improve will be celebrated.

Responsibilities

The Graduate Accountant will handle daily bookkeeping, payroll, supplier reconciliations, and monthly reporting. They will also assist with process improvements and work with external accountants on tax lodgements and audits.