• Full-time, 6 month maximum-term contract
• Brisbane based role (you will need to live in Brisbane to perform this role)

Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. We’re the airline that’s always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We’re on a mission to make flying better than ‘nice’. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety – in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.

What you’ll be doing

The objective of the Financial Accountant role is to provide timely and accurate financial results and analysis to support the business in growing the Velocity programs. This role will include a focus on delivering monthly financial reporting and reconciliations whilst supporting the overall Group Finance objective of ensuring strong financial governance and controls. In addition, the role will support the Group Reporting team with the statutory reporting obligations of the Group.

Further responsibilities: 

• Processing required journal entries
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations
• Provide financial analysis and commentary to support management review of results
• Ad hoc analysis/queries as required from Group Reporting or the Velocity business
• Work with the Velocity team to understand accounting requirements of the program
• Developing new processes which support the overall Group Finance objective of ensuring strong financial governance and controls
• Assist in the preparation of notes and financial statements for the VAH Group and Velocity statutory accounts
• Engage with external auditors to facilitate audit requirements where required
• Proactively engage with the Group Reporting team to ensure deliverables are met on time

You’ll be great in this role if you have…

• Degree in Accounting or Finance
• At least 2 years' technical accounting experience
• Extremely high attention to detail and the ability to prioritise high volumes of tasks
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate complex accounting issues to wider Finance teams
• Knowledge of the basic accounting principals
• Ability to complex a 6 month, maximum-term contract with us

We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):

• Discounted flights for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
• A flexible, hybrid work style. Work from home or the office, adapt your location to suit your style and needs
• One of Brisbane’s most admired head office locations, with South Bank train station, a supermarket, pharmacy, and lunch options downstairs plus a 5-minute walk to the Busway, a rooftop restaurant and onsite gym (with a low membership fee) and South Bank Parklands just across the road
• Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide
• Cheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty and wellness services
• Free counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial health
• ‘Dress for Your Day’ – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever makes you feel great for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you.

When everyone is included, everyone wins

We’re all individuals. And we love that. That’s why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.

Ready to apply?

We’re ready to hear from you. Apply now.