Overview We’re looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to manage the day-to-day financial operations of Cove/Deck2. The role reports directly to the Finance & Tax Director and provides hands-on exposure to multi-entity accounting, operations, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a lean, fast paced and professional environment. This role is based in our harbour front Manly office, located directly across from the Ferry terminal for easy commuting. We’re a hybrid workplace and ask that the team works in-person at least 3 days per week.

About us
Cove is the operating partner for Deck2 Capital, a Sydney-based family office. Together, we acquire and operate digital businesses across industries where there is an insurance distribution prospect. Cove creates and provides an AI native platform with innovative insurance products, pricing models and front-end components enabling rapid integration for better business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting
• Manage and maintain Xero general ledgers for multiple entities (holding companies, SPVs, trusts, operating companies)
• Manage and complete month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare monthly reporting and supporting schedules
• Prepare payroll runs, reporting and associated compliance
• Perform bank, investment and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support intercompany accounting and eliminations Cash Management & Operations
• Monitor cash across entities and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts
• Process payments, transfers, and expense reimbursements with appropriate controls
• Run payroll from start to finish, including STP reporting, PAYG withholding and superannuation




• Maintain orderly records of banking and transaction activity Investment & Portfolio Support
• Record investment transactions across asset classes
• Maintain investment schedules (cost, valuations and cash flows) Tax, compliance & company secretarial
• Prepare and lodge BAS/IAS, and manage GST, FBT and income tax compliance
• Prepare workpapers and year-end schedules, including trust distribution documents
• Work closely with external tax advisers, auditors and banks, preparing the information they need
• Maintain company secretarial and ASIC compliance records, ensuring accurate, timely lodgements and up-to-date statutory registers Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Attained or material progress toward CPA / CA or equivalent qualification preferred
• 3
- 5 years of accounting experience (public accounting, family office, fund, or professional services experience preferred)
• Deep understanding of core accounting principles
• Strong Excel skills; experience with accounting software (e.g., Xero
- preferred)
• Experience working in software and tech preferred Personal Attributes
• Detail-oriented and well-organised
• Curiosity about AI and automation tools in finance (experience is a bonus)
• Comfortable working across multiple entities and priorities
• High integrity and professionalism
• Full Australian working rights Why Join? Cove is filled with people who are great at their job, and love doing it. You'll be joining a fast moving team that's just getting started. In this role, you'll play a meaningful role in managing finances and financial operations for Cove. Plus, we have a competitive compensation structure that rewards outcomes and lets you share in the upside that we're creating in a more tangible way than typical start-up equity programs.

📌 Senior Accountant – Family Office (Sydney)
🏢 Deck2 Capital
📍 Sydney