Purpose

The Financial Accountant role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial support across core accounting functions within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The position requires strong attention to detail, initiative in resolving issues, and a continuous focus on improving processes and efficiencies.

Day to day you’ll… 

• Process payments to internal and external stakeholders
• Perform bank, accounts payable, and accounts receivable reconciliations
• Complete fixed asset reconciliations
• Manage banking and treasury activities, including ad hoc invoice payments
• Track and process internal financial transactions
• Prepare and reconcile expense claims and gift card processing
• Assist with monthly reporting including Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet preparation
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and support month-end clean-up
• Assist with audit workpapers and respond to audit queries
• Support stakeholders with financial queries and reporting needs
• Identify and contribute to process improvements and workflow efficiencies
• Assist with system implementations and finance improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal financial policies

We’d love to hear from you if you have… 

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in finance, accounting, commerce, or a related field
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or similar (completed or in progress)
• CPA or CA qualification highly desirable
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes
• High attention to detail with strong problem-solving ability
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Proven teamwork and collaboration skills
• Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Strong time management and ability to perform under pressure
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Customer-focused mindset with strong business awareness
• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven approach

What you'll Enjoy:

🙋🏾‍♀️Culture: you will be employed by an inclusive company that offers a team culture like no other in the industry - Flight Centre Travel Group Australia is proud to be a certified Great Place To Work® Australia New Zealand Pty Ltd

👐🏽 Our People: FCTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability 

🎉Development: Individualised Learning & Development pathway options

🔧Access to 'LinkedIn Learning' for ongoing skills development: over 24,500 courses in over 20 languages

🏆Exclusive Staff Discounts: Accessible via our employee-only portal with 350+ of Australia’s leading retailers, health and wellness discounts, financial planning advice, employee share plan and more

🌏Travel Discounts: Including family and friends - flights, hotels, tours, cruises, travel insurance and more

💎Brightness of Future: Career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses across the globe - we promote from within  

🥦Corporate Health Discounts: Access exclusive discounts on health insurance plans for you and your family with our partner, BUPA, access to internal gym

🌞Mental Health: Support and Employee Assistance Program for staff and family

🎉Social: Regular awards nights, social team-building and industry events, with the opportunity to attend global conferences (Bangkok in 2026)  

🙏🏼 Giving Back: Corporate Social Responsibility program supporting nominated charities through Workplace Giving, volunteering and fundraising; paid parental and volunteer leave

💚 Sustainability: The protection of our environment is essential to the future of tourism, as a leading travel group, we have made efforts to affect positive change to the environment

💛 Be part of a workplace committed to reconciliation through our Reconciliation Action Plan - we proudly support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander inclusion, cultural safety, and dedicated cultural leave