Corporate Accountant

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

24 Aug 2026 11:59pm

Job Title

Corporate Accountant

Job Summary

Job Description

Who We Are

We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network.

This includes making Telstra the place you want to work. For you, that means a having career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritizes wellbeing and choice.

About the Role

As a Corporate Accountant, you are passionate about providing best practice financial reporting and analysis. You build strong relationships with key stakeholders and leverage your accounting expertise to enable Telstra meet internal and external reporting obligations in a complex accounting and regulatory environment. In this role, you will get an insight into how our statutory results come together and are reported to the market.

Important note: this role is based in Melbourne, VIC, to support the nature of the work and team collaboration.

What We Offer

• Performance-related pay
• Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up
• Global presence across 22 countries
• Purchased annual leave scheme
• Additional Telstra day off
• Additional 30% off Telstra products and services
• Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for)

What You’ll Do

• Apply your accounting expertise and analytical thinking skills to recognise patterns in data to identify any discrepancies in review and preparation of the financial statements   
• Leverage sound written communication skills to draft internal reporting instructions, notes to the financial statements in the financial reports, explanatory commentary to those notes and Board papers 
• Employ your command of MS Office tools (Excel, Word) to develop new and improve existing templates used to collate information from the stakeholders 
• Validate accuracy of set-up of internal software applications, including FrameMaker, used to collate financial information for the preparation of the financial reports  
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to ensure timely submission of inputs to the financial reports and to address any review queries 
• Continue to build your knowledge in accounting and financial reporting to contribute to the preparation of Telstra’s financial reports  

About You

You will bring the following skills and experiences to be successful in the role:

• Full membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants or CPA in Australia, or equivalent, to support best practice financial reporting.
• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance and/or Accountancy, with the ability to apply this knowledge to financial reporting and analysis.
• Experience in chartered accounting, public accounting practice or a similar major-company role, with exposure to statutory reporting, due diligence and group reporting obligations.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, with the analytical skills to recognise patterns in data, identify discrepancies and provide sound technical advice.
• Strong auditing experience in a Big Four, mid-tier accounting firm or large corporate statutory reporting function.
• Knowledge of Australian Corporations Law and ASX Listing Rules to support compliant financial reports, ASX filings and governance requirements.
• Strong written communication skills to draft reporting instructions, financial report commentary and Board papers.
• Independent thinking and sound accounting judgement to analyse issues and apply technical knowledge with integrity.
• A collaborative approach to building stakeholder relationships, resolving review queries and delivering high-quality financial reporting outcomes.

If you want to be surrounded by top talent at a company that gives back to the community, apply now!

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As part of your application with Telstra, you may receive communications from us on +61 440 135 548 (for job applications in Australia) and +1 (623) 400-7726 (for job applications in the Philippines and India).

When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and disabilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive. 

As part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application.

We work flexibly at Telstra. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you. When you apply, you can share your pronouns and / or any reasonable adjustments needed to take part equitably during the recruitment process.

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