Senior Accountant

Application Deadline: 31 December 2026

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Australia

Reporting To: Gaby Wang

Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities including the preparation of month-end journals and manage balance sheet reconciliations across multiple entities.
• Review and analyse monthly results, explaining variances and delivering insight to the Financial Controller and senior management.
• Support day-to-day financial performance management, including intercompany accounting, multi-currency accounting and consolidation.
• Prepare analysis for ad-hoc projects and strategic initiatives.

• Support payroll operations across six countries (Australia, USA, France, UK, Ireland, India), working with external payroll vendors to keep pay accurate, on time and compliant.
• Review payroll reports and reconcile payroll to the general ledger each month.
• Prepare and lodge monthly and annual payroll tax reconciliations including Australian payroll tax, STP and Payday Super requirements. Full training is provided on our payroll processes.

• Work with external advisers to ensure adherence to local compliance and regulations including the filing of financial statements and tax returns for subsidiaries within the global Group..
• Support internal and external audits and continuously strengthening our controls and governance framework.
• Develop, implement and maintain financial policies and procedures that improve controls and streamline processes.
• Identify opportunities to use automation and AI tools to streamline finance processes.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise:

• CA or CPA qualified, or well progressed towards qualification, with 3+ years’ experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience as a Senior Accountant, Financial Accountant or similar, with hands-on month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Hands-on Xero experience, ideally across multiple entities and currencies.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, tax and compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to analyse data and make sound decisions.
• Clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to work with colleagues and advisers across cultures and time zones.
• Strong ownership: you work autonomously, meet tight deadlines and raise issues early.
• Full right to work in Australia.

• Payroll experience, ideally across more than one country or with external payroll providers.
• Experience with Mayday.
• Experience in a SaaS or technology company.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• A mindset to embrace AI and automation, using new tools to work smarter and improve finance processes.

Job Benefits:

• We value flexibility: 
  • Hybrid working, with 3 days in our Sydney office and flexibility around the rest.
• Centrally located tech office (SYDNEY ONLY):
  • Located in The Rocks, Sydney, we have a fun new office space with outdoor terrace and views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge!
• Flexible and supportive leave policies: 
  • Including generous paid parental leave and paid leave for your birthday so you can celebrate you.
• Culture is key:
  • We have a great team and enjoy regular social events to foster a collaborative, supportive and fun work environment.
• Bring your whole self to work:
  • At Fluent, we strive to create and nurture a culture where every employee can bring their whole self to work, feel inspired, and empowered to do your life’s work (or be your best self).