Accountant in Brisbane

Accountant job description

An Accountant is responsible for managing and the reporting of financial information f or an organisation. Whilst an Accountant may perform all the tasks encompassed in an accountancy role in smaller companies, different accountants are generally responsible for different accountancy areas in larger companies. This can include financial accounting and management accounting.

Accountant duties and responsibilities of the job

As one of the most crucial roles not just of any finance team, but any company, the Accountant job description is a dynamic role with a multitude of responsibilities, including:

Examining bank statements and reconciling them with general ledger entries

Examining expenses submitted by employees

Keeping an eye on incoming payments from accounts receivable and outgoing payments from accounts payable

Creating company financial reports with the above information included

Analysing data collected in order to determine the state of the company’s financial health

Analysing data to understand where the company is generating and losing revenue

Examining the proficiency of the software programs used to organise data

Generating financial reports that display the company’s profits, equity and cash flow

Accountant job qualifications and requirements

A degree, although not always mandatory, is very advantageous in an accountancy career. A Bachelor’s degree in the following is particularly favoured:

Accounting

Business studies

Economics

Management

Typically too, accounting positions require professional certification. In Australia there are three maj or accounting bodies with whom an Accountant can gain accreditation:

Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA Australia)

Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (CA Australia)

Institute of Public Accountants

There are a number of international accounting bodies that are recognised too.

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Salary for Accountant in Brisbane

93590 - 112210

25th Percentile

93590

The applicant has limited or no experience in the position and is still developing their skills.

Demand: Low

50th Percentile

105840

The applicant has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills.

Demand: Moderate

75th Percentile

112210

The applicant has above-average experience, has (nearly) all necessary skills, and may also have specialised qualifications.

Demand: High

Projected salaries for related positions

Position title

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Assistant Accountant

69090

76930

84770

Senior Accountant

105350

116620

129850

Group Accountant

109760

124950

142100

Accounts / Finance Officer

64190

70560

80360

Accounts Payable Officer

62230

70560

80360

Accounts Payable Manager

86240

98490

114170

Accounts Receivable Officer

68110

74480

85750

Accounts Receivable Manager

86730

98490

111720

Bookkeeper

72030

81830

91630

Corporate Accountant

109760

124950

142100

Cost Accountant

107800

115640

132300

Financial Accountant

91630

100940

110250

Senior Financial Accountant

114170

127400

142590

Management Accountant

98000

108780

117600

Senior Management Accountant

117600

132300

142100

Project Accountant

100450

115640

134260

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