Financial Accountant

About Bapcor

Bapcor Ltd is a major provider in the automotive aftermarket, supplying accessories, equipment, and service. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Burson, Autobarn, Midas, Truckline, Premier Auto Trade, and Baxters. The company is much more than an automotive business; it is a values-driven organisation supported by people. Its Melbourne corporate team is an important part of the broader group strategy and performance.

Joining Bapcor means becoming part of a supportive business with more than 1,000 locations and over 5,000 team members across Australia, New Zealand, and Thailand. Safety and inclusion are central to the culture, along with a strong focus on customers, products, and the company values of doing the right thing, being in it together, giving a damn, and getting it done.

Role Overview

This part-time Finance Accountant position supports the Retail Finance team. The role is structured for three days per week, or an equivalent arrangement, and is designed to offer flexibility alongside exposure to a wide range of accounting work. It suits someone looking for reduced hours without stepping away from a commercially important and professionally rewarding environment.

The role involves reporting, reconciliations, and financial control responsibilities, while also partnering with operational teams across a large, multi-site business. The company encourages open discussion about how the role can be shaped to work well for the right candidate.

Key Duties

• Handle month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance reviews.
• Keep balance sheet accounts accurate and take the lead in resolving reconciliation issues.
• Assist with financial reporting obligations such as BAS, FBT, audit requirements, and statutory submissions.
• Reconcile bank and transaction activity, including online payments and merchant processing platforms.
• Support stores and the franchise network with financial queries and issue resolution.
• Contribute to finance control tasks and identify risks as well as opportunities to improve processes.
• Help with process enhancement, system upgrades, and finance-related projects.
• Work closely with internal teams and stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely financial outcomes.

Required Background

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CA/CPA qualification, or progress toward one, is preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in financial accounting or finance analysis.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles and internal financial controls.
• Strong attention to detail, with good analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Advanced Excel capability and experience using ERP systems.
• The ability to balance several priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders at different levels.

Additional Information

Bapcor offers a range of benefits and workplace supports, including career pathways across the wider group, discounts on retail and trade products and services, and policies designed to support work-life balance such as gender-neutral parental leave, purchase leave, and volunteer leave. Additional perks include paid birthday leave, wellbeing support, novated leasing, and more.

The company promotes an inclusive hiring process and welcomes applications from people of all ages, cultures, gender identities, abilities, and backgrounds. If reasonable accommodation is needed during the application process, candidates can request support by email. Recruitment agencies are asked not to contact the company about this opening, and applications should be made directly by candidates.

Work Style

This is an onsite position based in Mount Waverley, Victoria, Australia. The role is part-time and arranged for approximately three days per week or an equivalent schedule.