Description:
For two decades, The Star Sydney has been a local landmark, deeply ingrained in Pyrmont and Darling Harbour. Committed to our communities, we strive to create fun in trusted destinations as Australia's premier entertainment hub. The Darling, and state-of-the-art venues including The Star Event Centre and The Lyric Theatre have hosted prestigious events and international acts. With extraordinary dining options, including Sokyo, BLACK Bar and Grill, Cucina Porto and our vibrant Sports Bar where the action is live and loud, we are dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment, hospitality, and dining experiences for all.
The Senior Financial Accountant, reporting to the Financial Controller, is responsible for delivering high-quality, service-focused general accounting support for The Star Sydney, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with company policies.
This is a fantastic opportunity where you can put your skills and knowledge to the test to deliver a thrilling new era for our Finance team.
A few of your responsibilities
- Perform general accounting tasks including journal entries, month-end close, reconciliations, reporting, and tax support
- Deliver monthly reports to business partners, including balance sheets, reconciliation summaries, and P&L analysis
- Prepare quarterly reporting packs for The Star Sydney
- Lead engagement with finance teams through structured plans covering deliverables, site visits, and communication
- Investigate and resolve transactional issues such as misallocations
What we are looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting and CA/CPA qualified with 3+ years’ experience
- 3+ years’ experience in financial accounting roles
- Proficient in Oracle, TM1, and advanced Excel
About You
You thrive in dynamic environments, bringing precision, insight, and a strong sense of ownership to everything you do.
With a proactive mindset and a passion for continuous improvement, you’re ready to take the lead in financial reporting and play a key role in supporting the success of The Star Sydney.
What we can offer you
- Complimentary meal on site every day including hot meals, sandwich bar and more
- Discounted parking + other transport options
- An organisation that values diversity, teamwork and being your best self
- Lifestyle discounts including gym memberships, retail discounts and dry-cleaning services
- Supportive leadership team
- Paid Parental leave from Day 1, Secondary Carer’s leave also on offer
- Opportunity to work with elite professionals and assets
Please be aware that eligibility checks are required as part of the recruitment process and ongoing employment for this position.
Our culture
At The Star, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that we know will contribute to exceptional experiences for our guests, a great place to work for our team members and positive outcomes for our communities. We believe in authenticity that embodies our Company values = Build Memorable Connections, Own It, Lead with Integrity, and Take Good Care.
We welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQI+ people, Australia’s First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities. We recognise the distinctive challenges that trans and gender-diverse applicants may encounter during the recruitment process. We offer a range of flexible working options for team members to find a balance between work and life that’s right for them and their unique well-being needs.
The Star was awarded WGEA Employer of Citation for Gender Equality (2022-24) and has been recognised as a 2024 GOLD Employer by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), which evaluates LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in the workplace.
It's your time to SHINE!
Click on the link below to make your next career move with The Star.
Advertised: 30 Jul 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 15 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time