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Senior Accountant -Travel Industry

The Placement Collective
Department:Accounting
Type:HYBRID
Region:Sidney
Location:Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Experience:Mid-Senior level
Estimated Salary:A$80,000 - A$100,000
Skills:
ACCOUNTINGFINANCIAL ANALYSISEXCELCPACABUDGETINGFORECASTINGPROCESS IMPROVEMENT
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Job Description

Posted on: August 1, 2025

Now Hiring: Senior Accountant | Sydney | Hybrid Work Model

Are you a hands-on accounting professional looking to step into a commercially focused and impactful role?

We’re seeking a Senior Accountant to support a growing and dynamic operation within a national travel business. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this role will play a key part in maintaining financial integrity, supporting operational finance, and driving process improvements across the business.

What You’ll Do:

  • Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting
  • Prepare monthly journal entries and variance commentary
  • Oversee forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis
  • Complete balance sheet reconciliations and credit card reconciliations
  • Supervise outsourced transactional processing
  • Conduct client credit checks and weekly bank transfers
  • Investigate commission delays and drive resolution
  • Collaborate with operations, project accounting, and admin teams
  • Identify and implement process improvements
  • Lead or support on ad hoc finance projects

What You’ll Bring:

  • 5+ years of experience in a similar accounting role
  • A tertiary qualification in Accounting; CA/CPA qualified (or working towards)
  • Strong financial analysis skills and attention to detail
  • Advanced Excel capabilities and confidence working with data
  • Experience in dynamic, fast-paced environments
  • Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking finance team
  • Work across a diverse and expanding business
  • Enjoy flexibility with hybrid working arrangements
  • Contribute directly to financial operations and decision-making

Ready to make an impact? Apply now or message me directly for a confidential chat.

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