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
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