Financial Accountant

Western Sydney Airport; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Sydney Airport is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team in Sydney. This role focuses on maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, delivering timely statutory and management reports, and supporting compliance across the WSI Group.

You will contribute to a system transformation as the business moves from construction to operational airport status, while coordinating with external auditors and ensuring robust internal controls.

Qualifications

• CA qualification or near completion required.
• Minimum 3-7 years of accounting experience in a large, complex environment.
• Experience from a Big 4 firm is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end processing within defined timelines, including intercompany journal processing and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reconcile fixed asset registers and post depreciation entries.
• Assist in the preparation of consolidated financial reports and statutory filings.
• Coordinate with external auditors and respond to inquiries from the Australian National Audit Office.
• Assist with tax compliance, including tax provisions, R&D, and grants where applicable.
• Support development and maintenance of internal controls and governance policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Communication skills

Big 4 experience

Education

CA qualification or near completion

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Commerce/Finance

Tools

Tier 1 ERP systems

Job description

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this position is a key finance operational role in ensuring the integrity of the general ledger and delivering statutory and management reporting and fulfilment of compliance for the WSI Group. The role requires technical knowledge and expertise to deliver accurate and timely periodic internal and external financial reports, statutory reporting including the annual financial audit and tax compliance. The role will also support the system transformation from the construction phase to the operational airport state.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Group's month-end processing within clearly defined timelines, including intercompany journal processing, accounting entry preparation and balance sheet account reconciliation.
• Reconcile fixed asset registers, including the calculation and posting of depreciation entries.
• Assist in the preparation of high quality and accurate consolidated financial reports.
• Support the preparation of WSI's annual statutory consolidated financial reports, including the development and maintenance of accounting policies and internal controls.
• Facilitate the external audit process by collating and coordinating WSI's responses and liaising with the Australian National Audit Office on queries and information requests.
• Assist with the application of accounting standards and principles to commercial and operational processes as applicable.
• Support the preparation of board papers, including coordination of S295 annual compliance.
• Prepare the Central Budget Management System, Annual Actuals Report and Supplementary Reporting Pack.
• Assist with the tax return submission and tax provision review, R&D, grants and other tax opportunities, including managing tax accounting (e.g. FBT and payroll tax).
• Contribute to the preparation of management, Corporate Plan and progress reports, including variance analysis to budget / forecast.
• Support the Finance Manager in developing and maintaining robust internal controls, governance, and financial policies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Assist with continuous process improvements focusing on innovation, simplification, and automation to enhance process efficiency.
• Continuously review business processes and control configurations in the ERP to ensure compliance including bi-annual Workday testing and proactively identify and initiate process improvements.
• Provide financial analysis and handle ad hoc tasks as required.
• Partner with business stakeholders and provide timely information that supports strategic objectives.

About You

• This is a great opportunity if you're an experienced accountant with experience in an organisation going through transformation.
• If you are a Senior Accountant, we encourage you to apply.
• CA Qualified or near completion.
• Minimum of 3-7 years' experience in accounting within a large, complex environment.
• Experience from a large accounting firm, preferably one of the Big 4.
• Airport or aviation experience is highly regarded.
• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or an equivalent business discipline.
• Exposure to Tier 1 ERP systems and transformations preferred.
• High attention to detail, with the ability to access data, analyse information, and apply business and professional knowledge.
• Excellent technical knowledge of accounting and the ability to apply it to WSI's environment.
• Motivated by the opportunity to work in a high performing team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work on multiple issues simultaneously.
• Ability to keep tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Clear and sound judgement with a focus on providing pragmatic solutions using data to support decision-making.
• Must have a keen sense of initiative, being a self-starter with a proactive approach to tasks and collaborations.
• Quality-orientation, checking all tasks, outputs and processes for accuracy and quality, and seeking to make improvements where possible.
• Demonstrated ability to simplify complex issues, think critically, and communicate solutions with clarity.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of the team.

What We Offer

What We Offer At WSI you're not just joining a team - you're becoming part of a community that thrives on purpose, passion and possibility. We're building a culture that brings out the best in people, empowering every individual to grow, contribute and shine.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, we offer experiences that unlock your full potential.

Our values power everything we do: Safety Because nothing matters more. Heart Our passion drives us in everything we do. Striving To be different and better. Achieving together We make it happen with collaboration.

Proudly working on Dharug land, we reflect the vibrant diversity of Western Sydney and welcome people from all backgrounds and abilities to be part of our journey.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments to the application or recruitment process.

There has never been a more exciting time to be part of WSI's team, collaborating to create the most dynamic and smart airport in Australia.

One of the largest civil engineering projects undertaken in Australia for decades, Western Sydney Airport will open in 2026 as a full-service airport offering international, domestic and freight service.

Our aim is to be the gateway of choice to Australia and the world - connecting people, places and opportunity.