Trainee Accountant

at  Bunnings

At Bunnings, you’ll make a positive difference to our business and beyond.
Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand and a major supplier to project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry. Operating from a network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites, and online, Bunnings caters for consumer and commercial customers.
By joining our passionate and diverse team, you will have the opportunity to grow, develop, have fun and make a positive difference – to our customers and the communities where we live and work.
About the role
As a Trainee Accountant, you will join our broader finance business partnering team to support across end to end accounting activities for our Tech & Digital divisions. This is an exciting opportunity to start your career in accounting with amazing opportunities for career progression and development.
Reporting to the Commercial Accountant – Digital, you will support across invoice processing, end of period reporting, month end tasks and general finance administration.

What’s involved:

• Ensure timely and accurate invoice processing, in accordance with Bunnings policies and procedures
• Provide accurate and timely reporting for Tech & Digital teams: end of period reporting across allocated costs and digitally enabled sales
• Assisting in finance project management tasks across Tech & Digital teams
• Ensuring all forecast files are accurately updated and reconciled to the source systems

Who we’re looking for
You will be eager to grow your career within finance and be willing to learn and develop your skills. You will have well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal and have good time management and organisation skills.

You’ll need:

• Experience in finance or accounting related function (ideally a minimum of 1 year)
• Completion of Commerce or business degree with relevant accounting and finance majors is essential
• Commenced or looking to commence CA/CPA would be highly regarded
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Good attention to detail

We’re here to support you.
Bunnings strives to ensure everyone is treated fairly and our team are committed to supporting you at any stage of your recruitment journey. Be sure to let us know if you require an adjustment and we can provide the most appropriate support for you. Contact us at jobs@bunnings.com.au and a member of the team will be in touch.
You’ll be part of a workplace where you’ll feel like you belong.

There’s so much on offer when you’re part of our Bunnings team with benefits including:

• Our flexible and informal work environment which helps bring balance between work and home.
• Team discount at Bunnings, OnePass and with other Wesfarmers retailers including Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Catch.
• Discounts from corporate partners (such as private health insurance, gyms, car rental) and cost price food and drinks at our Bunnings café.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender, annual flu vaccinations and health checks.
• The opportunity to create a real difference in your local community and environment.

Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter.
Please note that if your application progresses to the reference check stage, you may be required to submit a police check. If your search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role

Please refer the Job description for details