Financial Accountant

A global, digitally enabled business that empowers a brighter future by connecting millions of people with their assets – safely, securely and responsibly. Through our two businesses MUFG Retirement Solutions and MUFG Corporate Markets, we partner with a diversified portfolio of global clients to provide robust, efficient and scalable services, purpose-built solutions and modern technology platforms that deliver world class outcomes and experiences. A member of MUFG, a global financial group, we help manage regulatory complexity, improve data management and connect people with their assets, through exceptional user experience that leverages the expertise of our people combined with scalable technology, digital connectivity and data insights.

Location:
Sydney CBD |
Hybrid working model
We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented
Financial Accountant
to join the Trustee Services Division within
MUFG Corporate Markets
. Based in our Sydney CBD office with hybrid flexibility, this is a great opportunity for an early-career accounting professional who is looking to deepen their experience in financial services and develop long-term capability in a high-performing team.

In this role, you will support the financial reporting and compliance requirements of
Share Plan Trust Accounts
, working closely with internal teams, external auditors, and our offshore colleagues. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of accounting processes and client portfolios while building your technical, stakeholder, and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Focus

• Support team-wide initiatives, including process improvements and analytical reviews
• Contribute to continuous improvement in accounting accuracy and efficiency
• Take ownership of assigned deliverables and participate in ad hoc projects

Operational Management

• Prepare monthly trial balances and reconcile trust-related accounts
• Review balances and documentation prepared by offshore counterparts
• Assist with year-end financial statement preparation and tax return review
• Maintain accounting processes and checklists in line with best practices
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of reporting deliverables

People Focus

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and resolve queries as needed
• Liaise with external service providers, including tax agents and auditors
• Partner closely with offshore teams and contribute to shared success
• Receive mentoring and development support from senior team members
• Contribute positively to team culture and knowledge sharing

Governance & Risk

• Prepare audit responses and ensure supporting documentation is in place
• Apply a risk-aware approach to financial tasks and reporting activities
• Work in line with policies, controls and compliance obligations

About You
We're looking for a proactive, organised team player with strong attention to detail, a collaborative mindset, and a willingness to learn and grow.

You'll ideally bring:

• CA/CPA qualification or currently undertaking (supported by relevant experience)
• 2+ years' accounting experience, ideally in financial services or a chartered environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to engage with a range of stakeholders
• A positive attitude and genuine interest in growing your technical and business knowledge
• Confidence using Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word (and open to learning new systems)

Why join us?
At MUFG Corporate Markets, we offer the opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive team that values continuous improvement and client service excellence. This is a great role for someone early in their career looking to broaden their accounting experience and gain exposure to financial services.

Our benefits include:

• Hybrid working model and flexible work arrangements
• Paid parental leave and wellbeing leave
• Salary sacrificing via Superannuation
• Health insurance discounts
• Volunteer leave and learning & development pathways