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Senior Financial Accountant
Role summary
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The Senior Financial Accountant is expected to manage financial reporting, month-end and year-end close activities, reconciliations, statutory compliance, budgeting support and analysis of business performance. The role typically requires a degree in accounting or finance, CPA or CA qualification, and substantial experience in a commercial or public-practice accounting environment. Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, internal controls and financial systems is important. The successful candidate should be accurate, commercially minded and confident working with senior stakeholders. They will be expected to improve processes, meet reporting deadlines, explain financial results clearly and contribute effectively within a fast-paced airline environment.
Can I work in Australia?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Aeroplane pilots, aircraft maintenance engineers and flight attendants are on the Core Skills list, at AUD 79,423+; airport ground staff jobs are not listed.
Before you apply: Cabin crew usually pass the airline's medical, a background check and a safety course (some add a swim test); many set age, height and English rules. Pilots need a licence the local aviation authority accepts; some only validate a foreign one.
Watch for: Cabin crew pay must still reach AUD 79,423 a year; a working holiday visa allows only 6 months with one employer.
Official source: Federal Register of Legislation: Core Skills Occupation List (Subclass 482 instrument, LIN 24/089). Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Australia
Usual for Airlines jobs in Australia, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Varies by employer |
|---|---|
| Staff travel | Varies by employer |
| Pay and allowances | Varies |
| Health cover | Mostly private cover you buy; a few countries have a Medicare deal (UK, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands...) |
| Contract | Visa up to 4 years; permanent residence possible after 2 years of sponsored work (usually under 45) |
| Leave | Full-time and part-time: 4 weeks' leave, 10 paid sick days, paid public holidays (by law); casuals none |
| Income tax | Residents: 0% to AUD 18,200, 15% to 45,000, 30% to 135,000, 37% to 190,000, then 45%; plus 2% Medicare levy |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Jetstar Airways Pty Ltd
Jetstar Airways Pty Ltd is an Australian low-cost airline and part of the Qantas Group. Established in 2003, Jetstar operates domestic and international services across Australia, New Zealand and the wider Asia-Pacific region. Its business model focuses on offering affordable air travel while maintaining strong operational and safety standards. The airline employs people across corporate functions, airports, aircraft operations, engineering, customer service and commercial teams. Jetstar’s finance professionals support a large, complex business involving multiple markets, currencies, regulatory requirements and high transaction volumes. The company promotes a practical, customer-focused culture and offers opportunities to work within a major aviation group. Employment conditions and benefits can vary by location, role level and applicable workplace agreements.