Certified Public Accountant

Job Overview

Our client is looking for a dynamic and experienced professional to join their tight-knit, fast-paced, and values-driven team. In this role, your work will be visible, impactful, and rewarded. The team operates without silos, meaning everyone pitches in wherever needed—from high-level financial reporting to data entry or chasing a courier. Our client values initiative, transparency, and solutions-led thinking, and they care as much about being a great employer as they do about being a great business.

Client Overview

Our client is a small, dynamic, fast-growing international group of companies in the sports nutrition sector, with their top holding company based in the UK and operational subsidiaries in New Zealand and Australia. Their premium, performance-driven products support athletes and active individuals globally — and they pride themselves on delivering world-class products and service while keeping their operations lean, efficient, and agile. They are currently working towards becoming a certified B-Corp.

Reporting Line: This role reports directly to the Operations Director, while also providing support to the Managing Director (MD) as required.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, flexible between 9am to 5pm Engadine, NSW (20 work hours per week)

Responsibilities:

Day-to-Day Finance

• Manage daily bookkeeping for three entities (UK, NZ, AU) in Xero
• Reconcile bank, loan, and intercompany accounts
• Process supplier invoices accurately and on time
• Complete month-end close, including journals, accruals, and adjustments
• Prepare consolidated monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Complete month-end requirements for BAS (AU), GST (NZ), and VAT (UK) for MD lodgment
• Maintain strong financial controls and compliance

Inventory & Reporting

• Maintain accurate inventory records and reconcile stock in Xero
• Support stock reporting, reconciliations, and stocktakes
• Prepare performance reports covering: Gross profit, Marketing ROI, Customer lifetime value, Cost per acquisition, and Campaign profitability

Operational Support

• Prepare and distribute financial and business reports
• Support the MD and Operations Director with finance and operational tasks

Improvement & Project Work

• Review and improve chart of accounts and finance processes
• Analyse supplier, freight, and operational costs to identify savings
• Support supplier negotiations, account setup, and contract reviews
• Build financial models and business cases for cost and efficiency initiatives
• Coordinate and reconcile periodic stocktakes

Requirements

• CPA (or equivalent)
• 5+ years experience in accounting or bookkeeping roles
• Strong Xero experience (multi-entity preferred)
• Inventory and stock management experience
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills

Nice to have

• Experience with international group structures
• FMCG, retail, or product-based background

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring

Reminder

• Please follow the provided link to BruntWork's Career Site to finish your initial application requirements, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.