Financial Accountant

Airtree

. Run first-pass tie-outs and outputs against existing processes, and investigate discrepancies.

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeSydney • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, capital management, and compliance within the finance sector, with a strong foundation in accounting principles and advanced Excel proficiency. Capable of collaborating effectively within a team while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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Accounting DegreeCA/CPA QualifiedAdvanced Excel SkillsExperience With XeroAudit Background

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingCapital CallsDistributionsTax LodgementsReconciliationsExpense RechargesCash ProjectionsOperational Due DiligenceLP ReportingSRS Templates

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailTeam PlayerAbility To Meet DeadlinesAdaptabilityProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

CACPA

Industry Keywords

FundsAsset ManagementVenture CapitalBASGST

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Run first-pass tie-outs and outputs against existing processes, and investigate discrepancies.
Review capital calls and distributions before team sign-off.
Support capital calls and distributions.
Help prepare quarterly investor reports and half-yearly financial statements.
Liaise with auditors and tax advisors for annual audit and tax returns.
Help embed AI in finance processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Complete LP and super fund reporting templates, including SRS and look-through requests.
Support operational due diligence requests from investors during fundraising.
Prepare quarterly tax lodgements for funds and management entities.
Assist with cash projections and quarterly management packs.
Handle expense recharges between entities, reconciliations and payment administration.
Report to the Fund Finance Lead as part of a four-person finance team supporting Airtree’s management company and funds.

Requirements

What you’ll need

An accounting degree.
CA/CPA qualified or in progress.
~3 years’ experience, at roughly Associate level at a Big 4 or mid-tier firm.
Advanced Excel skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to meet strict deadlines.
Team player.
An audit background (nice to have).
Exposure to funds, asset management or venture capital (nice to have).
Experience with Xero (nice to have).
Hands-on BAS or GST experience (nice to have).
Comfortable with a wide scope and moving between fund work, tax and cash flow.
Ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment and meet deadlines when priorities shift.
Keen to grow and build a long-term career.

Benefits

Comp & perks

5 weeks of leave: 4 weeks annual leave plus 1 bonus week of lifestyle and wellbeing leave.
16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus a flexible return to work program.
An annual budget for your training & self-development.
A range of health and wellness benefits including EAP, mental health first aid training, skin checks, flu vaccines and more.