Accountant - Shared Services

Ready to say, “Hello” to a new career? 

Helloworld Travel currently employs people across Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Greece. Through this talented group of people, the company supports an extensive network of travel agencies.

Working at Helloworld Travel is dynamic, fast-paced and rewarding. Whether you work in retail, wholesale, shared services, tour operations, logistics, our DMC brands, or air tickets consolidation, you will be supporting a business whose goal is to make sure our customer's travel journeys are memorable. 

About the Role

Located on-site in Southbank, the Finance Department are seeking expressions of interest for individuals looking to join the Shared Services team as an Accountant.

As the Accountant - Shared Services, you support the Senior and Executive Management team by delivering core accounting services and ensuring accurate allocation of shared corporate costs. You work closely with corporate divisions, including Marketing and IT, as well as business unit teams, to provide timely, insightful financial reporting that supports informed decision-making and strong commercial outcomes across the Group.

You also play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy, effective inter‑divisional processes, timely balance sheet reconciliations, and robust financial controls to support the business and ensure audit readiness.

As the new Accountant - Shared Services, you will be responsible for:

Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Prepare bank and credit card reconciliations

• Maintain and apply the Shared Services allocation model, including processing monthly inter‑company cost allocation journals

• Record prepayments, accruals, and other month‑end journals in the accounting system

• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register

• Investigate and resolve monthly inter‑company variances in a timely manner

• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations

• Prepare and submit monthly BAS files to the tax team and process related BAS journals

• Contribute to monthly profit and loss commentary

• Undertake other ad‑hoc tasks as requested by Senior Management Business Excellence

• Monitor supplier payables and process cost allocations as required

• Assist in minimising expenses and identifying cost‑saving opportunities

• Act as the finance back‑office expert on day‑to‑day finance matters across the business

Business Insights

• Provide meaningful insights through analysis of financial data

• complete regular analysis and reviews of back-office data to identify opportunities to improve process efficiency and data accuracy

• Assess internal controls, including risk assessments, and report any non‑compliance events

Employee Experience

• Drive initiatives that support a highly engaged, high‑performing culture aligned with company values

• Act as a visible role model by living the company’s values and leadership behaviours

• Create a culture of accountability by meeting agreed performance metrics, goals, and KPIs
  

As the ideal applicant you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration

• CPA or CA qualified (or working towards)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Experience with general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations

• 3+ years of accounting experience (preferably in a high-volume transactional environment)

• Strong systems capability with advanced Microsoft Office and Excel skills

• Proactive, can-do attitude
  

Helloworld Travel Employee Benefits:

Our head office in Melbourne boasts a fully equipped gym and all our sites across Australia have staff kitchens with coffee machines, a selection of cereals, biscuits, lunch items etc. 

• The opportunity to work for an industry leader

• A vibrant and energetic work environment

• Access to exclusive travel discounts

• Career progression and development opportunities

How To Apply

Helloworld Travel Limited is an equal opportunity employer that encourages diversity in its staff. 

Applications will only be considered for people who have the right to work in Australia without restrictions or sponsorship.

As part of your application please include a cover letter and CV to help us to get to know you.