Senior Financial Accountant (AU) - Work From Home | Day shift

Overview

This role is a Senior Financial Accountant position that combines financial and management accounting responsibilities. It involves financial control, venue-level budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and operational business partnering. The position supports month-end close, lease accounting, insurance administration, and banking relationships. It is suited for a commercially minded qualified accountant who enjoys turning financial data into practical insights within a fast-paced, high-growth, multi-site environment.

Official title: Commercial Accountant

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial processes across all group entities, including balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger management.
• Maintain accruals, prepayments, journal entries, and the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation initiatives, and standardized finance workflows.
• Collaborate with leasing and property teams to ensure accurate accounting treatment of new venues, renewals, and lease variations.
• Own venue budgeting, forecasting, reforecasting, and scenario analysis; work closely with operational leaders to develop performance targets and commercial assumptions.
• Act as a finance business partner to venue and operations teams, leading P&L reviews and providing insights into revenue, labour, cost drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Manage and report on venue and group performance, delivering meaningful analysis to support decision-making and business growth.
• Oversee the group's insurance program, including renewals, broker relationships, compliance requirements, and claims management.
• Manage bank guarantees, banking relationships, and POS/payment provider relationships, ensuring accurate settlement and reconciliation processes.
• Deliver month-end close activities and contribute to management, board, and investor reporting, including performance commentary and financial insights.
• Support annual audits, sustainability reporting, and maintain effective internal controls, financial policies, and governance frameworks.
• Prepare ad hoc commercial and financial analysis and contribute to ongoing improvements of systems, reporting, dashboards, and processes across the group.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• CA or CPA qualified (or nearing completion).
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in financial or management accounting, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Strong systems capability with interest in leveraging AI and automation to improve finance processes and insights.
• Experience in retail, hospitality, franchise, or other multi-site industries preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Xero, Microsoft Business Central, or similar ERP/accounting systems highly regarded.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with operational and external stakeholders.
• Proactive, hands-on approach and comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Work from home arrangement.
• Monday to Friday schedule: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM AEST (adjusted for daylight saving time).
• Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) coverage including 2 free dependents and medical reimbursements.
• Government-mandated benefits.
• Opportunities to work with leading companies in Australia and internationally.
• Training programs for career development.
• Company outings, team activities, and wellness sessions.
• Supportive and inclusive culture.
• Dedicated management focused on employee growth and success.

Location

Remote work with hours aligned to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).