Senior Financial Accountant

Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia’s largest regional, domestic, and international airline. Qantas has a range of subsidiary businesses that support the overall operations of the Group. The Qantas Group’s main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands — Qantas and Jetstar — operating regional, domestic, and international services.

As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will be a part of a team that delivers the external financial reporting and governance requirements for the Qantas Group, providing support to the business units on the application of accounting policies and standards and providing technical accounting advice to the business on key transactions. This role requires strong organisational skills to be able to work under pressure, prioritise conflicting objectives and deliver key milestones. With a wide-ranging scope of responsibilities and stakeholders, this role will provide you with significant development and future career opportunities.

Job Description

Your core duties will include:

• Detailed accounting research and consultation with stakeholders on complex accounting technical matters
• Preparation of accounting papers on key accounting matters and transactions impacting the Group
• Partnering with the Technical Accounting Manager and the Business to identify key accounting matters and propose the appropriate accounting treatment
• Actively involved in the implementation of new accounting policies, standards and interpretations
• Preparation of Audit Committee Papers detailing accounting transactions and their impact on the Group for the appropriate period
• Preparation of training materials and assistance in delivery of accounting training to the Group
• Assist in the provision of accounting advisory services support to the Business Units across the Group
• Completion of ad hoc projects as instructed by the Technical Accounting Manager including but not limited to technical accounting advice (for example financial analysis)

Additional team responsibilities include:

• Working with the Group External Reporting Manager as part of delivering the Group's external financial reporting requirements for half-year end and year-end including ASX lodgements (4D and 4E); the annual report (including the directors report and remuneration report);  financial statement analysis pack; and provision of support and review of the investor presentation, media release and annual review
• Working with the Group Consolidation Manager as part of month-end to monitor and improve segment consolidation processes to improve consistency, timeliness and accuracy of segment results consolidation

You’ll have:

• A degree in a business-related discipline, with specific finance and accounting emphasis
• Accreditation with CA/CPA or equivalent
• Strong technical accounting skills with previous experience in an accounting technical role in an ASX listed corporate or a Mid-Tier / Big Four Accounting Firm or demonstrated experience on technical issues on large audit clients
• The ability to grasp complex issues and communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to research and provide relevant technical guidance to solve complex accounting problems
• Strong intellectual curiosity, with an eagerness to learn and develop own technical knowledge and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A strong analytical mindset with a meticulous eye for detail, whilst still being able to see the longer strategic vision for the Group
• The ability to work within deadlines with a high degree of flexibility and engage other employees to provide data as required.

Why Qantas?
You’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.

There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us – so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You’ll be supported from day 1 with on-the-job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless. 

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.

• We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
• We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave (plus superannuation payments on all paid and unpaid parental leave until your child turns 1) and additional purchased leave options for eligible employees.
• We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.
• We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.

If you’re ready for a culture that will challenge and excite you, submit an application today.

Applications close: Sunday 15 March 2026