Financial Accountant in Brisbane

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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Microsoft Excel

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Sage Accounting Software

ERP Solutions

Perform Ad Hoc Financial

Accounting Functions

Reporting

Reconciliations

Budget Processes

Salary for Financial Accountant in Brisbane

91630 - 110250

25th Percentile

91630

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

Demand: Low

50th Percentile

100940

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

Demand: Moderate

75th Percentile

110250

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

Demand: High

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25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

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