Accountant in Sydney

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 Sydney

102185 - 122515

25th Percentile

102185

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

Demand: Low

50th Percentile

115560

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

Demand: Moderate

75th Percentile

122515

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

75435

83995

92555

Senior Accountant

115025

127330

141775

Group Accountant

119840

136425

155150

Accounts / Finance Officer

70085

77040

87740

Accounts Payable Officer

67945

77040

87740

Accounts Payable Manager

94160

107535

124655

Accounts Receivable Officer

74365

81320

93625

Accounts Receivable Manager

94695

107535

121980

Bookkeeper

78645

89345

100045

Corporate Accountant

119840

136425

155150

Cost Accountant

117700

126260

144450

Financial Accountant

100045

110210

120375

Senior Financial Accountant

124655

139100

155685

Management Accountant

107000

118770

128400

Senior Management Accountant

128400

144450

155150

Project Accountant

109675

126260

146590

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