Accountant in Perth

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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QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Spreadsheets

SAP S/4HANA

Accounting Software Systems

Accounting Functions

Accounts Payable (AP)

Invoice

Payroll

Reconciliations

Salary for Accountant in Perth

96933 - 116218

25th Percentile

96933

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

Demand: Low

50th Percentile

109620

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

Demand: Moderate

75th Percentile

116218

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

71558

79678

87798

Senior Accountant

109113

120785

134488

Group Accountant

113680

129413

147175

Accounts / Finance Officer

66483

73080

83230

Accounts Payable Officer

64453

73080

83230

Accounts Payable Manager

89320

102008

118248

Accounts Receivable Officer

70543

77140

88813

Accounts Receivable Manager

89828

102008

115710

Bookkeeper

74603

84753

94903

Corporate Accountant

113680

129413

147175

Cost Accountant

111650

119770

137025

Financial Accountant

94903

104545

114188

Senior Financial Accountant

118248

131950

147683

Management Accountant

101500

112665

121800

Senior Management Accountant

121800

137025

147175

Project Accountant

104038

119770

139055

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