Financial Accountant

For three decades, The Star Sydney has been a local landmark, deeply ingrained in Pyrmont and Darling Harbour. Committed to our communities, we strive to create fun in trusted destinations as Australia's premier entertainment hub. The Darling, and state-of-the-art venues including The Star Event Centre and The Lyric Theatre have hosted prestigious events and international acts. With extraordinary dining options, including Sokyo, BLACK Bar and Grill, Cucina Porto and our vibrant Sports Bar where the action is live and loud, we are dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment, hospitality, and dining experiences for all.

The Financial Accountant, reporting to the Financial Controller, will provide high-quality, customer-focused general accounting services for The Star Sydney, ensuring timely delivery and full compliance.

This is a fantastic opportunity where you can put your skills and knowledge to the test to deliver a thrilling new era for our Finance team.

A few of your responsibilities:

• Deliver core accounting services including journals, month-end close, reconciliations, reporting, and tax support
• Support monthly reporting with balance sheets, reconciliations, and P&L analysis
• Prepare reporting packs for The Star Sydney and relevant business units
• Compile regulatory reports as required
• Resolve transactional issues and escalate when necessary
• Assist with accounting and reporting queries from business partners and teams

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CA/CPA qualified or currently studying
• 3+ years' experience in a similar financial accounting role

About you:

You're a detail-oriented and commercially savvy Financial Accountant with a passion for numbers and a strong understanding of the unique dynamics of the hospitality industry.

With a solid foundation in financial reporting, compliance, and budgeting, you thrive in fast-paced environments where accuracy and timeliness are key.

What we can offer you:

• Complimentary meal on site every day including hot meals, sandwich bar and more
• Discounted parking + other transport options
• Up to 30% discounts across award winning restaurants and accommodation
• Career development, training, and courses via The Star Academy - limitless career opportunities
• An organisation that values diversity, teamwork and being your best self
• Lifestyle discounts including gym memberships, retail discounts and dry-cleaning services
• Paid Parental leave from Day 1, Secondary Carer's leave also on offer

Please be aware that eligibility checks are required as part of the recruitment process and ongoing employment for this position.

Our culture

At The Star, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that we know will contribute to exceptional experiences for our guests, a great place to work for our team members and positive outcomes for our communities. We believe in authenticity that embodies our Company values = Build Memorable Connections, Own It, Lead with Integrity, and Take Good Care.

We welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQI+ people, Australia's First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities. We recognise the distinctive challenges that trans and gender-diverse applicants may encounter during the recruitment process. We offer a range of flexible working options for team members to find a balance between work and life that's right for them and their unique well-being needs.

The Star was awarded WGEA Employer of Citation for Gender Equality and has been recognised as a 2024 GOLD Employer by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), which evaluates LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in the workplace.

It's your time to SHINE

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