Graduate Accountant

Launch your Accounting and Finance Career with a Finance Graduate role at Athena, the FinTech Lender of the year.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Accounting or Finance Graduate that wants to apply their skills in a high growth, innovative FinTech company in our Sydney headquarters.

You’ll be joining a community of like-minded individuals committed to excellence, growth, and integrity. Gain hands‑on experience across accounting & finance operations, as well as working alongside other broader business areas, building a strong technical foundation while directly contributing to the ongoing success of the company.

About The Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a hands‑on role in strengthening the day‑to‑day financial controls that sit at the heart of our lending operations.

Responsibilities

• Financial Operations & Control:
  • assist with daily and month‑end reconciliations across our cash, trust, ledger, and loan‑book controls.
  • support cash flow analysis, loan account monitoring, and investigation of reconciliation exceptions.
• Regulatory Reporting:
  • assist with the preparation and quality review of data supporting our regulatory reporting obligations.
• Audit:
  • assist with year‑end procedures and control reviews, ensuring timely compliance and accuracy.
• Other:
  • gain ad hoc exposure across other areas within the finance function, including taxation, corporate finance & FP&A, etc.
• Process Improvement:
  • contribute to review and improvement of existing checks and processes, including assisting with the creation of new tools and processes.

You Have

• Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Commerce, Accounting, or a related field.
• Be an Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident when you apply.
• You’re an intellectually curious, ambitious self‑starter with a growth mindset.

Additional Benefits & Perks

• You are encouraged to pursue a CA professional accreditation and will receive support towards this (Athena is a CA Registered Training Employer).
• You will be supported by finance and business leaders who bring deep expertise from global accounting firms, investment banks, consulting firms and other diverse industries.
• Inclusive, flexible and casual working environment.
• Hybrid working with HQ anchor days in award‑winning office space.
• Wellbeing program to support your physical, mental, social and financial health.
• Perks program with access to discounts to everyday expenses.
• Fantastic team culture with monthly events.

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