About Us

The Sussan Group is home to iconic heritage Australian fashion brands; Sussan, Sportsgirl and Suzanne Grae. Since our humble beginnings in Melbourne in 1939, we've upheld values of fashion excellence and community care. Between our three well-loved brands, we now have over 450 stores and an incredible workforce of over 3000 dedicated team members.

The Sussan Group is proud to be a Certified B Corporation™. This certification independently verifies that the Sussan Group meets high standards of performance, accountability, and transparency — not just in environmental factors but in social and governance factors, too.

At the Sussan Group, we're committed to creating the change women want to see — both in their wardrobes and in their careers. As proof of this, 99% of our workforce are women and are guided by our female-led senior leadership team.

Our Opportunity

Our Financial Accountant will be responsible for assisting and managing compliance with regulatory & statutory requirements, including tax and reporting.

Reporting into our Group Financial Accounting Manager and part of our wider Group Finance team, this is an opportunity to continue to grow and develop your career within a supportive and collaborative team within the fast-paced fashion retail space.

You will play an integral role in the preparation of month end, monthly management reports and ideally have had exposure year end statutory tax compliance as well as general tax. Your previous experience within industry or mid-tier firm will support your success in this role.

With your proactive approach, you will be highly motivated to achieve business outcomes and build strong stakeholder relationships as part of your fast paced and varied day-to-day. 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assist in the preparation of annual reporting requirements
• Provide technical advice to the finance team and wider business, including application of AASB16
• Lead the preparation and completion of FBT and GST Returns
• Assist across tax compliance
• Assist in the effective management of the balance sheet
• Assist in completion of management reports
• Assist in process improvements, initiatives and projects

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Tertiary Qualification in Accounting or Commerce
• CA or CPA qualified or on your way to qualification ideal
• Experience in tax, statutory reporting or audit role preferred
• Advanced MS Office skills
• Collaborative, proactive and critical thinker
• Solutions and business outcomes focused
• Strong communication and relationship building skills

Here’s why you should choose a career at The Sussan Group:

• Join a Certified B Corporation and become a team member of a vibrant, purpose-driven workplace that values both innovation and impact. 
• Opportunities for all team members to be involved in our impact initiatives, including our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
• Participate in our long-standing community partnership programs with Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA), Women’s Community Shelters and headspace.
• Join a supportive team that values creativity, diversity, growth, and, most importantly, future thinking.

We also offer some amazing benefits, including:

• Free onsite parking
• Generous team member product discount 
• Discounted private health insurance
• Great team referral bonus
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Career development opportunities 

If you’re ready to contribute to the change women want to see, consider a career with The Sussan Group.