Description:
At Tradeware we connect people with great products every day. We are a national business that services the Hardware industry with innovation, and we pride ourselves on being consumer-led and customer-driven.
We represent our own Brands and Brands of our supply partners and have long-term relationships with major hardware retailers. Tradeware offers local service and national strength through an experienced sales team, innovative marketing, and a unique network of nationwide distribution centres.
Our team are our heroes and are at the heart of everything we do. We look after our people and are passionate about continually expanding on our ‘People Experience’.
We believe that to achieve our business goals, every role in our business value chain is so important, and that we need to work together as one team. Together we will always aim high and strive to ensure we do the right things well.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a talented Senior Accountant to join our dynamic and fast-growing business. This position will be pivotal in managing and overseeing our financial operations, bridging the gap between the Financial Controller and our Accountant within our close-knit finance team.
While establishing a strong working relationship with our Financial Controller, you will actively managing day-to-day accounting tasks, becoming proficient in navigating the ERP, autonomously coordinating monthly financial reports, and handling balance sheet reconciliations with confidence. You will also guide and mentor fellow team members while forging working relationships with internal stakeholders such as Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Support Functions.
As you continue to learn the business, you will become more involved in business partnering. Your insight and recommendations will help empower the business to improve commercial outcomes as well as drive process improvement and optimisation within our business.
This role offers a rare opportunity for a financial professional to learn the business quickly, make a significant impact, and provides a clear pathway to future leadership.
About You
To be the right candidate, you will need to demonstrate the following:
- Experienced Accountant looking for their next step
- Strong grasp of accounting principles, financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting
- Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal)
- Effective problem-solving abilities for complex financial challenges
- Collaborative mindset, experienced in cross-functional teamwork
- Technical proficiency, including advanced Excel skills and experience with VBA
- Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends, regulations, and accounting standards
- Ability to provide valuable commercial insights through data-driven analysis
- Expertise in contributing to annual budget processes
- Sound judgment and ethical decision-making in financial matters
- Proficient in financial risk assessment and balancing risk and reward
- Leadership or mentor experience in guiding and developing small finance teams
- Continuous improvement enthusiast with a proven track record
- CA/CPA qualified
Benefits
- Permanent full-time, secure role in a valued position
- Flexible working arrangement for the right candidate
- Company-issued laptop
- National incentive scheme
- Generous discounts on quality products
- Learning & development opportunities
- Employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your family
- A strong friendly team-based culture
- Free on-site parking
This role is full-time and based at our head office in Regency Park SA.
How to Apply
If you want to join a team who helps each other be their best and work for a place who innovates and is always striving for results, then please apply today!
Applications will only be accepted through the seek website and confidentiality is assured.
Please note that whilst we will contact candidates with suitable experience and skills by phone, overwhelming response rates may mean that we are regrettably, unable to contact unsuccessful candidates personally.
No recruitment agencies, please.