We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you’ll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you’ll also get to see your impact.

About the team

Property looks after one of Australia’s most dynamic portfolios. With an extensive footprint of over 1,800 retail outlets nationally, we’re growing every day. Our team manages every one of these locations, and we work together with our business units on all thing’s property, from site acquisition through to asset management.

About the role

Are you a detail-driven finance administrator ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Coles’ property portfolio? Join our high-performing Coles Group Property Development (CGPD) team and help bring our national freehold projects to life.

As Accounts Co-ordinator, you’ll be the engine behind our financial and commercial administration for CGPD freehold developments. You’ll lead end-to-end accounts processes and ensure accurate, consistent financial coordination across multiple projects, systems, and stakeholders.

Applications close on Friday 8th August.

What you’ll do

You’ll be the go-to person for all things accounts administration across our property development lifecycle—overseeing requisitions, receipting, invoice processing, reporting, and compliance. Your expertise will help keep our projects financially sound and on track.

You’ll also:

•    Manage day-to-day financial operations across SAP, Ariba, and other platforms
•    Support governance, reporting, and compliance with Delegation of Authority (DOA) standards
•    Coordinate commercial inputs for CGPD reports and project cost forecasting
•    Oversee accounts payable/receivable, retentions, and securities
•    Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure financial transparency
•    Drive continuous process improvement across financial workflows.

About you and your skills

You’ll bring 5+ years’ experience in business or finance administration, ideally in a project or property environment. With a head for numbers and an eye for detail, you’re confident working across platforms like SAP and Ariba, and enjoy making sense of complex workflows. 

You’re an excellent communicator who thrives when juggling multiple tasks and stakeholders.

You’ll also have:

•    Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, finance or accounting
•    Strong knowledge of financial systems and contract administration
•    A consistent and methodical working style
•    Ability to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision
•    Great planning and organisational skills
•    Confidence collaborating with both internal and external partners.

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What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

About the recruitment process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au

Job ID: 160835

Employment Type: Full time