Assistant Accountant in Melbourne

Assistant Accountant job description

The Assistant Accountant will provide support to the seni or accountant and wider finance team by helping to prepare financial statements, accounts, budgets, processing invoices and preparing VAT returns.

Assistant Accountants are also a key member of the finance team who are responsible for the finalisation of month-end and year-end accounts.

Assistant Accountant duties and responsibilities of the job

The role is hugely instrumental in helping the finance team make decisions about what will ultimately improve business performance.

An Assistant Accountant job description generally includes:

Supporting the senior/managing accountant and wider finance team

Collaborating with these teams to work on various accounting projects

Performing reconciliations of accounts

Processing payments and invoices accurately and within expected time periods

Verifying financial statements, ledgers and accounts and making corrections where appropriate

Preparing profit and loss accounts sheets

Preparing VAT return

Preparing the yearly budget

Taking minutes in meetings and other administrative duties

Assistant Accountant job qualifications and requirements

Although a Bachelor’s degree isn’t a requirement, it may be advantageous in helping candidates secure a career in accounting or finance, of which an Assistant Accountant is generally the first step. Degrees in the following industries may work especially in jobseekers' advantage:

Accounting

Economics

Mathematics

An Assistant Accountant job description should also highlight the following skills.

The ability to produce accurate financial reports

Excellent attention to detail

Discretion as there will likely be sensitive information and figures discussed

The ability to work to strict time constraints

The ability to prioritise work

An organised and methodical approach to a task

An Assistant Accountant is unlikely to be expected to have a huge amount of experience and is likely to get a lot of on-the-job training.

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Salary for Assistant Accountant in Melbourne

74025 - 90825

25th Percentile

74025

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

Demand: Low

50th Percentile

82425

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

Demand: Moderate

75th Percentile

90825

The applicant has above-average experience, has (nearly) all necessary skills, and may also have specialised qualifications.

Demand: High

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Position title

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Accountant

100275

113400

120225

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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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