Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant job description

A Financial Accountant is responsible for running the accounting and financial activities of an organisation. They analyse the economic stability of the company and provide financial information to other departments, enabling these departments to make budgeting and investment decisions. A Financial Accountant reports on costs, productivity, margins and company expenditures.

Financial Accountant duties and responsibilities of the job

A Financial Accountant job description should highlight the following duties and responsibilities:

Preparing the monthly profit and loss, and balance sheet reports

Tax reporting and inventory processing

Collecting and analysing data, which is then used in the preparation of weekly and monthly estimates

Advising on estimates for project funding

Creating KPI reports

Preparing weekly cash flow statements, and controlling expenditure and cash flow

Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts and statutory accounts

Responding to financial inquiries by gathering and interpreting data

Conducting internal audits such as wage reviews

Examining financial records to check f or accuracy

Managing and training staff when necessary

Financial Accountant job qualifications and requirements

A degree and experience in the financial field are required to gain a Financial Accountant role. Degrees in the following subjects should be highlighted as particularly advantageous:

Accountancy or Finance

Economics

Mathematics

Business Studies

Management

A Chartered Accountant or Certified Practising Accountant qualification is likely to give a competitive edge to a Financial Account job description. Both CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand offer accredited courses in these areas.

As well as formal qualifications, a Financial Accountant job description should detail the following qualities:

An analytical mind

Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships

Commercial and business awareness

Good communication skills – both written and verbal

A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data

Deadline-orientated and an ability to stick to time constraints

There are a number of international accounting bodies that are recognised too.

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Salary for Financial Accountant

95000 - 115000

25th percentile

95000

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

50th percentile

105000

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

75th percentile

115000

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

80000

85000

90000

Accountant

95000

110000

115000

Senior Accountant

110000

120000

135000

Group Accountant

110000

130000

145000

Accounts Officer

70000

75000

80000

Finance Officer

70000

75000

80000

Accounts Payable Officer

75000

80000

85000

Accounts Payable Supervisor

85000

100000

120000

Accounts Payable Manager

90000

110000

135000

Accounts Receivable Officer

75000

80000

85000

Accounts Receivable Supervisor

85000

100000

120000

Accounts Receivable Manager

90000

110000

135000

Bookkeeper

75000

85000

95000

Corporate Accountant

110000

130000

145000

Cost Accountant

110000

120000

135000

Senior Financial Accountant

115000

130000

145000

Management Accountant

100000

110000

120000

Senior Management Accountant

120000

135000

145000

Project Accountant

105000

120000

135000

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