Accountant in Melbourne

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 Melbourne

100275 - 120225

25th Percentile

100275

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

Demand: Low

50th Percentile

113400

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

Demand: Moderate

75th Percentile

120225

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

74025

82425

90825

Senior Accountant

112875

124950

139125

Group Accountant

117600

133875

152250

Accounts / Finance Officer

68775

75600

86100

Accounts Payable Officer

66675

75600

86100

Accounts Payable Manager

92400

105525

122325

Accounts Receivable Officer

72975

79800

91875

Accounts Receivable Manager

92925

105525

119700

Bookkeeper

77175

87675

98175

Corporate Accountant

117600

133875

152250

Cost Accountant

115500

123900

141750

Financial Accountant

98175

108150

118125

Senior Financial Accountant

122325

136500

152775

Management Accountant

105000

116550

126000

Senior Management Accountant

126000

141750

152250

Project Accountant

107625

123900

143850

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