Senior Financial Accountant

Australian Payments Plus; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Payments Plus is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to manage day-to-day finance functions, ensuring accurate recording and timely reporting for AP+ in line with Australian Accounting Standards and company policies.

This role also supports Treasury, Tax and compliance obligations, with a core focus on year-end and audit readiness. You will work across teams to deliver high-quality outputs on time, and bring 5+ years of payments experience, CPA/CA qualifications, and audit expertise.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting.
• CPA or CA qualification.
• Minimum 5 years' directly relevant finance experience within a payments organisation.
• External audit experience.
• Experience in the preparation and review of financial statements.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and work collaboratively to deliver solutions.
• A proactive mindset during change, encouraging flexibility and helping others see opportunities.
• A collaborative approach, working effectively across teams and with external stakeholders.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality outputs on time.
• A leadership style that fosters psychological safety, values diverse perspectives, and empowers others to take ownership and try new solutions.

Responsibilities

• Audit & Financial Statements: Provide supporting documentation and analysis for the year-end external audit.
• Month End: Prepare, review and post month-end journals; support timely month-end close.
• Reconciliations: Prepare and review high-quality balance sheet reconciliations; adhere to AP+ policies.
• Technical Accounting: Apply accounting standards to operational matters; prepare technical memos.
• Tax: Support the management of AP+’s tax obligations.
• Financial Compliance: Assist in ensuring AP+ meets compliance obligations and government reporting requirements.

Skills

Financial accounting

External audit

Financial statements

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting

CPA or CA qualification

Job description

Life @ AP+

We are one connected team in pursuit of one inspiring purpose - to unite people and technology to power better experiences. Each of us has a part to play in making that happen. You'll be encouraged to bring your big ideas forward and make a difference through your work. Taking steps forward in your career whilst still having room for fun, friendships, and flexibility in your daily life.

We're driven by our core values: lead with heart, learn for tomorrow and live our legacy. A purpose like ours takes the inspired impact of an incredible team. Ready to change the game? We're ready to help you do it.

The Purpose:

As a Senior Financial Accountant at AP+, you will be responsible for the day-to-day finance functions to ensure the accurate recording and timely reporting of financial information for AP+ in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and Company policies.

This role also supports Treasury, Tax and compliance obligations, with a core focus on year-end and audit requirements.

Expected day-to-day activities:

Audit & Financial Statements

• Provide supporting documentation and analysis for the year-end external audit
• Assist in the preparation and review of statutory financial statements

Month End

• Prepare, review and post month-end journals as required
• Support timely and accurate month-end close processes

Reconciliations

• Prepare and review high-quality balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and AP+ policies

Technical Accounting

• Apply accounting standards to operational matters
• Prepare technical accounting memos and provide advice on areas such as leasing and commercial agreements

Tax

• Support the management of AP+'s tax obligations as required

Financial Compliance

• Assist in ensuring AP+ meets its compliance obligations and compulsory government reporting requirements

Experience & Background:

• An undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting
• CPA or CA qualification
• Minimum 5 years' directly relevant finance experience within a payment's organisation
• External audit experience
• Experience in the preparation and review of financial statements
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and work collaboratively to deliver solutions
• A proactive mindset during change, encouraging flexibility and helping others see opportunities
• A collaborative approach, working effectively across teams and with external stakeholders
• A commitment to delivering high-quality outputs on time
• A leadership style that fosters psychological safety, values diverse perspectives, and empowers others to take ownership and try new solutions.