• Based in our modern, state-of-the-art Nunawading office!
• On-Site Car Park | Hybrid Working | Paid Birthday Leave | Wellbeing Days
• Plus: profit share, team discounts, flexibility and amazing culture! 

About Beacon Lighting Group

Established in Melbourne in 1967, Beacon Lighting is Australia’s leading specialist retailer of lights, ceiling fans and light globes, with over 131 stores nationwide. We’re driven by a passion to improve the homes and lives of our customers by always searching for and creating not only beautiful and exciting designs, but products that are innovative and gentle on the environment. 

Our care for and commitment to our residential customers extends to our trade, wholesale and commercial customers too. We show them the most cost-effective and energy-efficient ways to light up or cool down their business through Beacon Lighting Commercial, Light Source Solutions, Masson For Light, and our international operations in New Zealand, Hong Kong, Germany, USA and China.

A DAY IN THE LIFE?

Reporting into the Account Receivable Team Leader, the Banking Officer is responsible for supporting daily banking and cash reconciliation activities within a retail environment. This junior role assists with processing retail banking transactions, reconciling payments, and ensuring that funds received through retail channels are accurately recorded and allocated in financial systems.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Process daily banking transactions received from retail locations, including cash, EFTPOS, credit card, and online payments.
• Reconcile retail sales against bank deposits and internal point-of-sale (POS) reports.
• Assist in the preparation and posting of daily bank journals in the accounting system.
• Support the Accounts Receivable team with the allocation of incoming payments.
• Investigate and resolve basic discrepancies between bank deposits and recorded sales.
• Maintain accurate records of banking documentation and supporting reports.
• Liaise with retail store teams to obtain required information for banking reconciliations.
• Assist with end-of-day and end-of-period banking processes.
• Follow internal controls, financial procedures, and company policies related to cash handling and banking.
• Provide general administrative support to the Accounts Receivable team as required.

About You
To shine in this role, you will bring:

• Basic understanding of accounting principles or financial processes (preferred but not essential).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with numbers.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to identify and escalate discrepancies appropriately.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with internal teams.
• Experience in a retail, finance, or administrative environment is advantageous.

NEXT STEPS?

Click “Apply Now” and follow the prompts to submit your application!

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within an ASX listed company that has been constantly evolving and striving for success for over 50 years!