Senior Group Financial Accountant

Company Description

Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia's largest regional, domestic, and international airline. Qantas has a range of subsidiary businesses that support the overall operations of the Group. The Qantas Group's main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands — Qantas and Jetstar — operating regional, domestic, and international services.

Job Description

• Be part of a team that delivers external financial reporting, consolidation and provides support on the application of accounting policies and standards
• At Qantas, our teams come together to create new and unique customer experiences
• Fixed-term, 12-month full-time opportunity, based at Qantas Corporate Campus in Mascot

At Qantas, our strong beliefs guide the way we work, ensuring everything we do stays true to our customers and this iconic brand. Our finance team drive competitive advantage through financial services, responding to change and uncertainty to maintain our leadership position.

As Senior Group Financial Accountant you will be a key member of the Group External Reporting & Advice team, you will have a mix of responsibilities. Your primary role is the planning and execution of the monthly, half-yearly and year-end Group consolidation items. This will include working closely with key stakeholders across segments, treasury, tax and financial planning and analysis teams. In addition, you will play a major role in supporting the External Reporting and the Technical Accounting sub-teams.

This role requires strong organisational skills to be able to work under pressure, prioritise conflicting objectives and deliver key milestones. With a wide-ranging scope of responsibilities and stakeholders, this role will provide you with significant development and future career opportunities.

You'll have:

• A degree in a business-related discipline, with specific finance and accounting emphasis
• Accreditation with CA/CPA or equivalent, with 2-5 years post-qualification experience
• Interest in statutory accounting and eagerness to learn and develop technical knowledge
• The ability to grasp complex issues and communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
• A strong analytical mindset with a meticulous eye for detail, whilst still being able to see the longer strategic vision for the Group
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team with a high degree of flexibility to engage other teams to provide data as required
• A good understanding of and experience in working with Hyperion Financial Reporting/MFR is beneficial

Why Qantas?

You'll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.

There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you'll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us – so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You'll be supported from day 1 with on the job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we've got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless.

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.

• We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
• We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave (plus superannuation payments on all paid and unpaid parental leave until your child turns 1) and additional purchased leave options for eligible employees.
• We'll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.
• We'll support your wellbeing: Whether it's learning to better support your own and others' mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us, you'll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.

Be a part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story – get in touch today.

Applications close: Monday 27th October 2025

Please note: Applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship.