Accountant

Little Nooky Pty Ltd

Position Title Accountant
Company Little Nooky Pty Ltd (multi-entity hospitality group)
Primary Office300 La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Work Arrangement Hybrid remote enabled, with scheduled on-site attendance
Employment Type Full-time, permanent
Reports To Director / Managing Director
Industry Hospitality, Specialty Coffee & Café Operations

About Little Nooky

Little Nooky is a growing Melbourne hospitality group operating multiple specialty cafés across Australia in partnership with award-winning Veneziano Coffee Roasters.

We are more than a café group: every detail of our business is meticulously curated, from the sustainably sourced beans in our cups to the financial discipline behind our growth. As we scale our multi site operations, we are investing in an enterprise grade finance function and that starts with this role.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a commercially minded Accountant to own the end-to-end finance function across our group entities. This is a genuine hands-on role with strategic exposure: you will manage multi entity, multi site accounting, drive statutory compliance, and partner directly with the leadership team to inform pricing, cost control, and expansion decisions.

This role operates on a hybrid model: the majority of your work can be performed remotely, with 3-4days/month required on site attendance at our 300 La Trobe St office for monthly financial reporting cycles, leadership and management meetings, audits, stocktake reviews, and other scheduled business events.

Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for all group entities (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (AASB)
• Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and consolidated group reporting across Little Nooky entities
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, fixed asset register, and chart of accounts

Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Prepare and lodge BAS, IAS, PAYG withholding, and FBT obligations accurately and on time
• Ensure full compliance with GST, superannuation guarantee, payroll tax (VIC), and WorkCover requirements
• Coordinate year-end processes and liaise with external tax agents, accountants, and auditors
• Monitor regulatory changes (ATO, Fair Work, State Revenue Office) and advise leadership on impacts

Payroll & Workforce Costs

• Process payroll and support staff, ensuring correct application of the Hospitality Industry (General) Award, including penalty rates, overtime, and allowances
• Manage Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting and superannuation remittances
• Analyse rostering and labour cost ratios against revenue, partnering with venue managers to optimise wage spend

Operational & Management Accounting

• Daily/weekly reconciliation.
• Manage accounts payable (supplier invoices and purchasing) and accounts receivable
• Track COGS and gross margin by venue, supporting stocktake processes and wastage analysis
• Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and rolling cash flow models
• Provide variance analysis and actionable commercial insights to the Director

Systems, Controls & Process Improvement

• Maintain and improve cloud accounting systems (e.g., Xero/MYOB) and integrations with POS, rostering, and inventory platforms
• Strengthen internal controls over cash handling, procurement, and expenditure approval
• Drive automation and process efficiency across the finance function
• Support due diligence and financial modelling for new site openings and growth initiatives

Hybrid Working Arrangement

We trust our people to work where they are most productive. This role is remote-friendly, with the following on-site requirements at 300 La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000:

• Month-end and reporting cycles — in-office attendance to finalise and present financial reports
• Scheduled meetings — leadership meetings, venue manager check-ins, and external stakeholder sessions (auditors, tax agents, banking partners)
• Key business events — stocktakes, audits, system implementations, EOFY processes, and ad-hoc requirements as reasonably scheduled

The indicative split is flexible and will be agreed with the successful candidate; we expect on site attendance is typically required 3-4days per month, increasing during reporting and EOFY periods.

About YouQualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce (essential)
• CPA or CA qualified, or in the final stages of completion (highly regarded)
• 3–5+ years' accounting experience, ideally within hospitality, retail, FMCG, or another multi-site environment
• Demonstrated experience with multi-entity accounting and intercompany reconciliations
• Strong working knowledge of Australian tax (GST, BAS, FBT, payroll tax) and the modern award framework

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in cloud accounting platforms (Xero strongly preferred; MYOB/QuickBooks considered)
• Experience with POS systems (e.g., Square, Lightspeed) and rostering/payroll platforms (e.g., Deputy, Tanda, Employment Hero) highly regarded
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills (financial modelling, pivot tables, lookups)
• Comfort working with data to produce clear, decision-ready reporting

Attributes

• Self-managing and accountable, you thrive with remote autonomy and deliver without supervision
• High integrity and discretion handling confidential financial and payroll data
• Clear communicator who can translate financials for non-finance stakeholders

Eligibility

• Must hold full Australian working rights (citizen, permanent resident, or valid visa with appropriate work entitlements)

What We Offer

• Genuine hybrid flexibility, work remotely, connect in person when it matters
• Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus superannuation
• Direct exposure to business leadership and growth strategy, your insights shape real decisions
• Support for CA program completion and continuing professional development
• A central CBD base at 300 La Trobe St, steps from public transport
• The best coffee benefits in Melbourne ,Veneziano specialty coffee, on us, every visit
• A close-knit, values-driven team where quality is the heartbeat of everything we do

Pay: $98,279.00 – $108,085.08 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Health insurance
• Housing allowance
• Housing provided
• Relocation assistance
• Travel reimbursement
• Unlimited annual leave
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Melbourne VIC 3000