Gold Buyers Central - General Accountant Opportunity! Gold Buyers Central is a 100% Australian-owned business and one of the nation's leading gold and silver recyclers. With stores located in major shopping centres across Australia, we provide customers with a safe, convenient, and trusted place to exchange unwanted jewellery for cash on the spot. We are now looking for a General Accountant who is proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to take a hands-on role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business. This is not just a back-office role, your contribution will play a key part in the success and growth of the company. Responsibilities Perform daily bank, credit card accounts reconciliations, and inventory ledger reconciliations. Prepare cash flow forecasts and contribute to the development of budgets and accounting policies. Monitor precious metal market prices (gold & silver) and incorporate price movements into input cost analysis, forecasting and margin management to support pricing and profitability decisions. Analyse income, expenses and operating costs to provide insights for management decisions. Manage accounts payable and receivable and liaise with suppliers and creditors to resolve issues Prepare and present monthly and annual financial statements to directors and management. Support audit processes and conduct financial investigations where necessary Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including preparation and lodgement of BAS, Payroll Tax, superannuation and GST. Process fortnightly payroll, including commissions and prepare payroll reconciliations and reports. Perform month-end close activities, including accruals and balance sheet reconciliations. Skill Level and Experience Required Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting Approximately 12 months of relevant accounting experience Proficiency in XERO, any inventory management software (Cin7/VEND) and Microsoft Office. Must have knowledge of the precious metal industry operations including buying and selling gold and other materials from the public in compliance with Federal Government legislation. Time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure Works independently as well as in a team. Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills. Highly attentive to detail. Demonstrated ability in problem-solving and process improvements. Ability to travel. If you're someone who wants to lead by doing, enjoys a fast-paced and people-focused environment, and takes pride in building a positive store culture, we'd love to hear from you .