Financial Accountant

Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport is at the heart of the incredible transformation across Western Sydney. WSI will be a 24/7 hub for international, domestic and cargo services, creating fantastic career opportunities in Sydney's cultural heartland.

We've reached a major milestone with completion of the terminal and runway, and we're now working towards opening our world class airport this year. Designed for efficiency and sustainability with state-of-the-art infrastructure and technology, there'll be opportunities for generations to come in Sydney's fastest growing area. We're now looking for passionate people who want to be part of something special - building a legacy for Western Sydney.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this position is a key finance operational role in ensuring the integrity of the general ledger and delivering statutory and management reporting and fulfilment of compliance for the WSI Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Management System, Annual Actuals Report and Supplementary Reporting Pack.
• Assist with the tax return submission and tax provision review, R&D, grants and other tax opportunities, including managing tax accounting (e.g. FBT and payroll tax).
• Contribute to the preparation of management, Corporate Plan and progress reports, including variance analysis to budget / forecast.
• Support the Finance Manager in developing and maintaining robust internal controls, governance, and financial policies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Assist with continuous process improvements focusing on innovation, simplification, and automation to enhance process efficiency.
• Continuously review business processes and control configurations in the ERP to ensure compliance including bi-annual Workday testing and proactively identify and initiate process improvements.
• Provide financial analysis and handle ad hoc tasks as required.
• Partner with business stakeholders and provide support to decision-making.

About You

• Must have a keen sense of initiative, being a self-starter with a proactive approach to tasks and collaborations.
• Quality-orientation, checking all tasks, outputs and processes for accuracy and quality, and seeking to make improvements where possible.
• Demonstrated ability to simplify complex issues, think critically, and communicate solutions with clarity.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of the team.

What We Offer

At WSI you're not just joining a team - you're becoming part of a community that thrives on purpose, passion and possibility. We're building a culture that brings out the best in people, empowering every individual to grow, contribute and shine. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, we offer experiences that unlock your full potential.

There are great benefits such as discounts on health insurance, travel, gyms and pools plus novated car leasing and other opportunities.