Senior Accountant

Fluent Commerce; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Central Sydney office

Flexible parental leave

Birthday leave

Social events

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Fluent Commerce is seeking a Senior Accountant to own month‑end close, balance sheet integrity, and statutory reporting across multiple entities and jurisdictions. You will work closely with the Financial Controller and advisers, supporting payroll in six countries and driving process improvements within a dynamic finance team.

The role requires CA or CPA qualification (or progress toward), 3+ years of accounting experience, and hands‑on experience with Xero.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification or progression toward
• 3+ years’ experience in accounting or finance
• Hands‑on month‑end close and balance sheet reconciliations
• Experience with Xero across multiple entities/currencies
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, tax and compliance
• Excellent attention to detail and data analysis
• Clear written/verbal communication across cultures/time zones
• Full right to work in Australia

Responsibilities

• Lead month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑end close activities across multiple entities.
• Review monthly results, explain variances, and provide insights to senior management.
• Support intercompany accounting, multi‑currency accounting and consolidation.
• Prepare ad‑hoc analyses for projects and strategic initiatives.
• Support payroll operations across six countries with external vendors.
• Review payroll reports and reconcile to GL monthly.
• Prepare payroll tax reconciliations including STP and super requirements.
• Assist with external audits and strengthen controls and governance.

Skills

CA or CPA

Senior Accountant experience

Xero experience

Analytical mindset

Cross‑currency / multi‑entity

Ownership & deadlines

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Xero

Mayday

Job description

Senior Accountant

Application Deadline: 31 December 2026

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Australia

Reporting To: Gaby Wang

Description

As we scale across multiple countries, we’re looking for a Senior Accountant to keep our month-end close, balance sheet and statutory reporting accurate and on time. You’ll work closely with the Financial Controller, our external advisers and our payroll providers, and you’ll help shape how our finance function runs as we grow.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys ownership, is comfortable working across jurisdictions and time zones, and likes improving processes as well as running them. Payroll experience is highly regarded, as you’ll support our payroll operations across six countries.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Reporting

• Lead the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities including the preparation of month-end journals and manage balance sheet reconciliations across multiple entities.
• Review and analyse monthly results, explaining variances and delivering insight to the Financial Controller and senior management.
• Support day‑to‑day financial performance management, including intercompany accounting, multi‑currency accounting and consolidation.
• Prepare analysis for ad‑hoc projects and strategic initiatives.

Payroll Support & Compliance

• Support payroll operations across six countries (Australia, USA, France, UK, Ireland, India), working with external payroll vendors to keep pay accurate, on time and compliant.
• Review payroll reports and reconcile payroll to the general ledger each month.
• Prepare and lodge monthly and annual payroll tax reconciliations including Australian payroll tax, STP and Payday Super requirements. Full training is provided on our payroll processes.

Tax, Audit & Governance

• Work with external advisers to ensure adherence to local compliance and regulations including the filing of financial statements and tax returns for subsidiaries within the global Group..
• Support internal and external audits and continuously strengthening our controls and governance framework.
• Develop, implement and maintain financial policies and procedures that improve controls and streamline processes.
• Identify opportunities to use automation and AI tools to streamline finance processes.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise:

Essential

• CA or CPA qualified, or well progressed towards qualification, with 3+ years’ experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience as a Senior Accountant, Financial Accountant or similar, with hands‑on month‑end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Hands‑on Xero experience, ideally across multiple entities and currencies.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, tax and compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to analyse data and make sound decisions.
• Clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to work with colleagues and advisers across cultures and time zones.
• Strong ownership: you work autonomously, meet tight deadlines and raise issues early.
• Full right to work in Australia.

Preferred

• Payroll experience, ideally across more than one country or with external payroll providers.
• Experience with Mayday.
• Experience in a SaaS or technology company.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• A mindset to embrace AI and automation, using new tools to work smarter and improve finance processes.

Job Benefits:

• We value flexibility:
  • Hybrid working, with 3 days in our Sydney office and flexibility around the rest.
• Centrally located tech office (SYDNEY ONLY):
  • Located in The Rocks, Sydney, we have a fun new office space with outdoor terrace and views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge!
• Flexible and supportive leave policies:
  • Including generous paid parental leave and paid leave for your birthday so you can celebrate you.
• Culture is key:
  • We have a great team and enjoy regular social events to foster a collaborative, supportive and fun work environment.
• Bring your whole self to work:
  • At Fluent, we strive to create and nurture a culture where every employee can bring their whole self to work, feel inspired, and empowered to do your life’s work (or be your best self).