Oscar Wylee is a leading optometry company with 130+ stores located in Australia, New Zealand and Canada, employing 1000+ worldwide. We are committed to delivering exceptional patient care along with providing an affordable, unique and fashionable product to all.

We are an ambitious, solutions focused and energetic group passionate about making a positive difference to communities needing access to this important service. Our inhouse designers are influenced by the latest global fashion trends and bring the product to the customer direct from our manufacturers.

About the role

We have a new work-from-home opportunity for an experienced accounts and payroll professionals to join our finance team primarily located in Sydney, Australia. Reporting to the Director of Finance this role will assist our Canadian operations with:

• Processing accounts payable, invoicing and accounts related reconciliations;
• Preparing and processing journal entries;
• Processing payroll and resolving related queries;
• Maintaining databases holding personnel information;
• Liaising with banks, vendors and other regulatory authorities;
• Collecting documentation required for accounting, payroll and other employment related processes;
• Respond to enquiries within the defined scope of the role and redirecting as appropriate;
• Assist with new store set-ups as it relates to the finance and payroll functions (e.g. business registrations and insurance applications).

About the person

This is a great opportunity for a finance all-rounder. To succeed in this role you will require:

• Advanced College Diploma (3 years), preferably in a business or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Minimum two years of relevant work experience, preferably within retail industry;
• Demonstrated strong experience processing payroll, accounts payable, expense reimbursements and account reconciliations;
• Advanced computer skills with high level knowledge in MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;
• Strong data input skills, excellent attention to detail and organisation skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines and priorities;
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written;
• Sound knowledge of generally accepted accounting principals.

As we are expanding into Quebec an ability to speak French with relative fluency will be highly regarded!

If you are interested in joining a growing global network of optometry service providers please apply. We look forward to reading your application.

Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive for our roles we are only able to respond to shortlisted applications. However, by applying for this role you will have joined our talent community which will enable us to consider you for other opportunities with Oscar Wylee.