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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Salary for Accountant in Perth

103550 - 125350

25th percentile

103550

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.

50th percentile

119900

The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.

75th percentile

125350

The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialised certifications.

Salary range based on three percentiles The starting salaries represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits or superannuation.

Projected salaries for related positions

Job title

25th percentile

50th percentile

75th percentile

Assistant Accountant

87200

92650

98100

Senior Accountant

119900

130800

147150

Group Accountant

119900

141700

158050

Accounts Officer

76300

81750

87200

Finance Officer

76300

81750

87200

Accounts Payable Officer

81750

87200

92650

Accounts Payable Supervisor

92650

109000

130800

Accounts Payable Manager

98100

119900

147150

Accounts Receivable Officer

81750

87200

92650

Accounts Receivable Supervisor

92650

109000

130800

Accounts Receivable Manager

98100

119900

147150

Bookkeeper

81750

92650

103550

Corporate Accountant

119900

141700

158050

Cost Accountant

119900

130800

147150

Financial Accountant

103550

114450

125350

Senior Financial Accountant

125350

141700

158050

Management Accountant

109000

119900

130800

Senior Management Accountant

130800

147150

158050

Project Accountant

114450

130800

147150

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