Senior Financial Accountant @ Australian Payments Plus

Hatch; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Payments Plus in Sydney seeks a Senior Financial Accountant to manage day-to-day finance functions, ensure accurate recording and timely reporting of financial information for AP+ in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and company policies.

The role supports Treasury, Tax and compliance obligations, with a core focus on year-end and audit requirements, and collaborates across teams to deliver high-quality outputs on time in a dynamic payments environment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting.
• CPA or CA qualification.
• Minimum 5 years' direct finance experience within a payments organisation.
• Experience in preparation and review of financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Provide supporting documentation and analysis for the year-end external audit.
• Assist in the preparation and review of statutory financial statements.
• Prepare, review and post month-end journals as required.
• Support timely and accurate month-end close processes.
• Prepare and review high-quality balance sheet reconciliations.
• Apply accounting standards to operational matters.
• Prepare technical accounting memos and provide advice on leasing and commercial agreements.
• Support the management of AP+'s tax obligations as required.
• Assist in ensuring AP+ meets its compliance obligations and compulsory government reporting requirements.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting

CPA or CA qualification

Job description

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

Experience & Background

You are a technically strong and collaborative finance professional who thrives in a dynamic payments environment. You bring:

• An undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting.
• CPA or CA qualification.
• Minimum 5 years' directly relevant finance experience within a payment's organisation.
• 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.

What Happens Next

At AP+, we believe in the power of passion, pride, and purpose.- Our team is driven by a shared mission to make a difference in the world of payments, and we're proud to work together towards this common goal.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting audits and financial statements

Why Australian Payments Plus is partnering with Hatch on this role.

Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.

A Final Note: This is a role with Australian Payments Plus not with Hatch.