Assistant Accountant in Sydney

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 Sydney

75435 - 92555

25th Percentile

75435

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

Demand: Low

50th Percentile

83995

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

Demand: Moderate

75th Percentile

92555

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

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102185

115560

122515

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115025

127330

141775

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119840

136425

155150

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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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