Commercial Accountant

About the role

Yo-Chi is seeking a Commercial Accountant to join its Finance team. This hands‑on position blends financial accounting with commercial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and business partnering across a growing network of venues.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with Operations to support venue budgeting, forecasting and financial performance.
• Lead monthly venue P&L reviews, analysing revenue, labour and cost trends.
• Deliver accurate month‑end reporting, reconciliations, journals and maintain financial controls.
• Manage lease accounting (AASB 16), fixed assets and balance‑sheet reconciliations.
• Support board, management and investor reporting with insightful analysis.
• Maintain relationships with banking partners, payment providers, landlords and insurance brokers.
• Coordinate insurance renewals, claims and bank guarantee administration.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation and AI‑driven solutions.
• Assist with audit preparation, sustainability reporting and continuous‑improvement projects.

Required profile

• CA or CPA qualified (or in final stages of qualification).
• Experience in financial or management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and commercial analysis.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations and month‑end reporting.
• Experience with lease accounting (AASB 16) and multi‑entity reporting.
• Retail, hospitality or multi‑site industry experience is highly regarded.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel.
• Experience with cloud accounting or ERP systems such as Xero or Microsoft Business Central.

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the financial foundations of a fast‑growing, family‑owned business.
• Collaborative environment with strong focus on innovation and technology.
• Potential for professional growth as the company expands nationally and internationally.