Store Accountant - FTC

What we can do for you

At Specsavers, we know that to reach your full potential you need to work somewhere that will bring out your best. We pride ourselves on offering a workplace with a supportive, driven, flexible and inclusive culture.

In 2025, we were proudly recognised as one of Australia’s Best Places to Work for the third consecutive year and ranked 12th on Fortune’s list of the World’s 25 Best Workplaces.

Here’s a taste of just some of our perks:

Quarterly bonus scheme

Two free pairs of glasses each year

On-site free parking

Birthday, Volunteer, Professional Development and Paid Parental Leave

Health & Wellbeing programs

Fully funded social club – provides a wide range of activities throughout the year

So, if you like the sound of working for a company that’s dedicated to improving the lives of both their people and customers - we think you’d look good at Specsavers. 

The role & team

We have an opportunity for an experienced Accountant to join our Finance team on a 9-month fixed-term contract. Due to the nature of the role and contract term, we are seeking a candidate with strong hands-on financial accounting experience who can quickly build relationships, adapt to the environment, and contribute from the outset.

Reporting to the Regional Financial Accounting Manager, you will partner with stakeholders across the business and take ownership of monthly and annual financial reporting for a portfolio of shared venture stores across Australia and New Zealand.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate financial reports, balance sheet reconciliations, and Profit & Loss statements.
• Complete timely and accurate bank reconciliations across multiple store accounts.
• Liaise with store partners and stakeholders to support financial analysis and store performance reporting.
• Contribute to process efficiencies and maintain strong financial controls in a fast-paced environment.

At Specsavers, we embrace a hybrid approach to working. When not working remotely, this role will be based at our Port Melbourne Support Office.

The skills we are looking for

• Proven experience in a similar financial accounting role, with the ability to confidently manage responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting requirements.
• CA/CPA qualified
• High attention to detail and strong analytical capability.
• Intermediate Excel skills are essential.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and work collaboratively within a high-performing team.

 About Us

Specsavers are rated the market leader for eye tests, the retailer of choice for contact lenses and one of the fastest growing hearing providers in Australia and New Zealand. We are on a continual mission to transform eye and hearing health by eliminating preventable vision loss and blindness, including Glaucoma and Diabetes, through improved prevention and early detection, as well as providing accessible and affordable hearing care.

At Specsavers we believe a diverse, inclusive, and flexible culture enables our people to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. When it comes to flexibility, we understand that one size doesn't fit all. Our flexible working at Specsavers enables us to work in ways that support our lifestyle to help us balance our career with the other important things in life.

Creating a great place to work for our people is pinnacle to us and along with our Behaviours is at the core of everything we do. We like to think it’s a fun and positive place to work – why not have a look for yourself https://join.specsavers.com/au/department/support-office/

Applicants for the role are required to have current working rights as per, relevant government legislation.