Finance Assistant

Akubra is an iconic Australian hat manufacturer with a heritage spanning 150 years. Built on quality craftsmanship and a spirit of adventure, our hats are synonymous with Australian culture and identity.

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our small, hands-on finance team, reporting to the Financial Controller. This is a genuinely broad role: you’ll manage accounts payable and receivable, run our weekly retail payroll end-to-end, and support month-end close and BAS preparation. 

About the role

• Accounts payable and receivable, including vendor and customer reconciliations, payment runs, and query resolution
• Running end-to-end weekly payroll across the Akubra retail network, including PAYG, superannuation, and WorkCover compliance
• Interpreting and applying the General Retail Industry Award 2020 and individual employment contracts
• Bank reconciliations and AP AR balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting the annual audit process and ad-hoc audit requests

About you

• Demonstrated bookkeeping or accounts experience using Xero or similar accounting software
• Demonstrated payroll experience processing multi-site payroll for Award-covered employees
• A solid grasp of accounting principles, compliance requirements, and privacy obligations
• Comfort juggling competing deadlines
• Experience with Dext or similar software
• A Certificate or Diploma in Bookkeeping or Accounting is desirable but not essential

Why Akubra?

We’re an iconic Australian manufacturer backed by Tattarang, with a genuine commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and the people who make it happen. You’ll work alongside a team that takes both the product and each other seriously, without the corporate overlay of a much bigger company.

Apply now with your resume and a short cover letter telling us why this role suits you.

Applicants must be Australian residents with full working rights.

Akubra is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.