THE ROLE
* The role: Assistant Accountant
* The roster: Full-Time Fixed-Term (12-month Maternity Leave Contract)
* The location: Hybrid – RATIONALE Global HQ (Kyneton, VIC) + Your Home Space
* You will prepare and review monthly P&L and Balance Sheet reconciliations, analysing actuals against budget and forecast and providing clear variance commentary.
* You will ensure accurate cost allocation, including the processing of accruals, and compile KPI metrics to support monthly reporting and insights.
* You will partner with budget holders to review performance, plans and opportunities, and coordinate the finalisation of departmental budgets in line with agreed guidelines and timelines.
* You will assist with the preparation of annual statutory reports, support the audit process, and liaise with external tax advisors on corporate and indirect tax matters.
* You will prepare income tax, FBT and GST/VAT/Sales Tax working papers, ensuring all lodgements and payments are completed on time and accurately reconciled in the general ledger.
* You will manage bank, tender and EFTPOS reconciliations, oversee customer deposits and incoming payments in the ERP system, and follow up overdue debtor balances.
LUMINOUS BENEFITS
At RATIONALE, our employees are at the heart of every decision we make, and we love to reward and recognise each employee's contributions through:
* Hybrid working environment
* Quarterly product allowance
* Complimentary Bi-monthly RATIONALE facial treatments
* Ongoing professional development and training
* Company-paid Reproductive Health Leave
* Company-paid Parental Leave
* Company-paid Celebration Leave
* Inspiring conferences, events and team connection activities
ABOUT YOU
* You hold a degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
* You bring experience in a similar accounting or finance role, ideally within retail or manufacturing environments.
* You have a strong understanding of core accounting principles, financial reporting and the Sales-to-Cash process.
* You are comfortable working with ERP systems and have advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
* You have sound knowledge of corporate and indirect taxes and are confident supporting compliance requirements.
* You communicate clearly and professionally, with a strong customer-service mindset and the ability to partner with stakeholders.
* You are highly organised, detail-oriented and able to prioritise effectively while meeting deadlines.
* You enjoy working collaboratively within a team and are committed to continuous improvement.
ABOUT US
At RATIONALE, we bring science to luxury skincare. From our 14,000 sqm Global Headquarters and Manufacturing Facility in Kyneton, Victoria, we pioneer Skin Identical formulations and transformative treatments—trusted by dermatologists, surgeons, and beauty editors alike.
Guided by our values of guardianship, integrity, teamwork, agility, positivity, initiative, and accountability—we are dedicated to advancing skin health, redefining client care through our Six Pillars of Skin Health.
To explore the luminous world of RATIONALE, visit our Careers Hub - https://rationale.com/pages/careers