Senior Financial Accountant

Qantas; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jetstar, part of the Qantas Group, seeks a Senior Financial Accountant in Melbourne for a 12-month fixed-term role. You will contribute to technical accounting, external reporting and financial modelling, partnering with Jetstar and Qantas Group stakeholders.

Holds CA/CPA and accounting degree, with strong IFRS/AASB knowledge, advanced Excel modelling and experience in large organisations. Opportunity to influence reporting and governance within a major aviation group.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification and degree in Accounting/Finance or related discipline.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and applying AASB/IFRS standards.
• Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills.
• Experience in statutory, Group or external financial reporting in large/complex organisations.
• Practical financial control experience including month-end reporting, reconciliations and balance sheet ownership.
• Understanding the interaction between accounting treatment, systems and reporting outcomes.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication with finance and operational stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in aviation/transport/infrastructure/asset-intensive sectors is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Researching complex accounting matters and preparing papers aligned to AASB/IFRS.
• Supporting Group reporting, half-year and year-end activities with External Reporting & Advice.
• Building and maintaining financial models across Fleet, Engineering, Fixed Assets, Leases and initiatives.
• Assessing impacts to P&L, balance sheet and cash flow; translating into business recommendations.
• Providing accounting support across PP&E, project accounting, lease accounting and CAPEX vs OPEX.
• Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and disclosures.

Skills

Technical accounting

Excel modelling

Stakeholder management

IFRS/AASB knowledge

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Ready to take off with your next opportunity?

• Join a high-performing Financial Control team supporting one of Australia's leading airlines
• Exposure to complex technical accounting, financial reporting and strategic finance projects
• Melbourne-based 12-month fixed-term opportunity with broad stakeholder exposure across Jetstar and the Qantas Group

Love solving complex accounting problems and turning technical requirements into practical business outcomes? You're in the right place.

At Jetstar, we get to take off at work and in life. As part of the Qantas Group, we connect millions of customers across Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the Pacific. Behind every flight is a team of finance professionals helping the business make informed decisions, maintain strong governance and support sustainable growth.

We're looking for a technically strong Senior Financial Accountant to join our Financial Control team. Reporting to the Finance Manager - Financial Control, you'll work across technical accounting, external reporting, financial modelling and financial control activities while partnering with stakeholders across Jetstar and the broader Qantas Group.

Take off in your next role

As our Senior Financial Accountant, your focus will include:

• Researching complex accounting matters and preparing clear accounting papers aligned to AASB and IFRS requirements
• Supporting Group reporting, half-year and year-end reporting activities in partnership with Qantas Group External Reporting & Advice
• Building and maintaining robust financial models across fleet, engineering, fixed assets, leases and strategic business initiatives
• Assessing impacts to the profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow, and translating findings into meaningful business recommendations
• Providing accounting support across PP&E, project accounting, lease accounting and CAPEX versus OPEX assessments
• Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, analysis packs, disclosures and supporting reporting documentation
• Supporting month-end reporting activities and investigating complex accounting and reporting matters
• Assessing accounting and control implications arising from process, system and operational changes
• Embedding accounting outcomes into sustainable BAU processes, controls and governance frameworks
• Supporting audit requirements, continuous improvement initiatives and broader Financial Control projects

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds a CA or CPA qualification and a degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• Brings strong technical accounting knowledge and experience interpreting and applying AASB and IFRS standards
• Has advanced financial modelling and Excel skills, with the ability to build transparent and auditable models
• Has experience supporting statutory, Group or external financial reporting in a large or complex organisation
• Demonstrates practical financial control experience including month-end reporting, reconciliations and balance sheet ownership
• Understands the interaction between accounting treatment, systems, controls and reporting outcomes
• Can manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work within tight reporting deadlines
• Communicates effectively and confidently with finance and operational stakeholders at all levels
• Experience in aviation, transport, infrastructure, energy or another asset-intensive industry will be highly regarded

Your life at Jetstar is unlike any other

• Live the travel dream: Enjoy access to heavily discounted fares across Jetstar, Qantas and partner airlines, subject to applicable policies.
• Takeoff professionally: Work across technical accounting, reporting and strategic projects that will broaden your experience and accelerate your development.
• Get onboard with Qantas Group: Build relationships across one of Australia's most recognised aviation groups and gain exposure to a range of finance teams and business units.
• Make a visible impact: Your analysis, recommendations and accounting expertise will directly influence reporting outcomes, governance decisions and business performance.

There’s a place for everyone at Jetstar: We believe diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us deliver better outcomes. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, and people from all backgrounds. If you require support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.

We're Jetstar. Let's takeoff together.

Applications close Wednesday 11th November 2026 (subject to early review and closure).