Universal Store - Support Office, Eagle Farm, Queensland, Australia
Posted Tuesday 17 March 2026 at 2:00 pm
About Us
Universal Store is a leading Australian youth fashion retailer, home to a curated mix of popular and unique brands from local and global designers. With over 100 stores nationally, we're the go-to destination for the latest trends. We're on the hunt for a driven and detail‐oriented Senior Financial Accountant to join our Finance Team in Brisbane. This is a full‐time dynamic position, perfect for a numbers expert who thrives in a fast‐paced environment and wants to play a key role in the financial heartbeat of a growing ASX‐listed brand.
About the Role
As a Senior Financial Accountant, your purpose is to ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting, internal controls, and tax compliance. Reporting to the Group Financial Accounting & Tax Manager, you won't just be "crunching numbers"—you'll be providing the insights that keep our business nimble and financially sound. We operate with a "Better Than Good" mindset, which requires your ability to manage complex reporting cycles while identifying opportunities for process improvement.
* Precision Reporting: Preparing weekly and monthly financial reports to keep leadership informed and ahead of the curve.
* Mastering the Month-End: Supporting the month‐end close process, including journals, accruals, and detailed balance sheet reconciliations.
* Strategic Support: Assisting with annual budgeting, reforecasts, statutory reporting, and variance analysis to drive business performance.
* Compliance & Tax: Managing GST, FBT, and income tax compliance, including returns and reconciliations to ensure we remain fully compliant.
* Financial Governance: Maintaining fixed asset registers and capital expenditure processes while monitoring operating expenses to ensure strong governance.
* Inventory Oversight: Ensuring the accurate financial treatment of inventory and stock movements—a critical part of our retail success.
Essential Skills & Experience
* A relevant accounting degree and CA/CPA.
* Strong financial accounting experience, ideally within a retail or multi‐site environment.
* Outstanding analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
* Proficiency in modern financial systems and a collaborative, "Team Player" working style.
* The ability to remain agile and adapt to new processes in a fast‐moving industry.
Why Join Universal Store
As a Senior Financial Accountant, you'll join a collaborative and high‐performing Support Office team where your contribution truly makes a difference.
Additional Benefits
* Work in a friendly, open, and collaborative environment where we live the "Universal Spirit".
* Great employee discount, benefits through our partners, and social events.
* Modern, Brisbane‐based office with plenty of onsite parking.
* Career progression through a growth‐oriented leadership team that values your personal development.
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