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An Accountant keeps financial records and processes financial accounts. You might be employed by a business or organisation to manage their financial systems or you might have your own business where you look after the accounts of individual clients. Accountants may specialise in a particular area such as taxation or auditing or you might provide general accounting services. This might include reconciling accounts, checking income and expenditure and preparing financial reports.
An Accountant needs to be good with numbers and have excellent attention to detail. You’ll need be organised and be able to manage several tasks at once. Accountants use a range of software systems to manage financial accounts so you’ll need the technical skills to input information and generate reports. You may be working as part of a larger team so communication skills are essential.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become an Accountant.
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The Bachelor of Accounting is the degree you need to become a certified practicing accountant (CPA). You’ll learn Australian taxation law and gain business and management skills that will support your professional practice. The degree covers in detail: business and corporate law, financial accounting, taxation law, corporate accounting, economic principles, business practice and management, auditing, business strategy, ethics and corporate responsibility. Graduate ready for work as a tax accountant or appointment in corporate finance. Enquire now for admissions criteria, accounting career outcomes, and universities near you that offer the Bachelor of Accounting. Learn more.
If you’re fascinated by business financial systems and keen for a career in corporate or government number-crunching, how about the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting). This undergraduate degree program teaches a mix of economics, accounting, business and commercial law. The course covers: taxation and company law, management accounting, auditing, business intelligence, global and contemporary accounting issues, strategic financial accounting, and much more. Graduate with a BCOM (Accounting) ready for work as a banker, public accountant or stockbroker. Enquire now for entry requirements, course structure, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.
In Australia, a full time Accountant generally earns $1,600 per week ($83,200 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
This industry has seen a moderate increase in employment numbers in recent years. There are currently 130,100 Accountants in Australia compared to 125,800 five years ago. Accountants may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Job Outlook 2020
If you’re planning a career as an Accountant you could consider enrolling in a Bachelor of Business. This qualification allows you to specialise in the core and elective subjects that best suit your career plans.
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Here are some potential career pathways within accounting. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Accounting
Accounts Clerk
$960 weekly pay
Payroll Clerk
Accounts Officer
$1,150 weekly pay
Accounts Receivable Officer
Assistant Accountant
$1,250 weekly pay
Bookkeeper
Business Services Accountant
$1,340 weekly pay
Financial Accountant
$1,730 weekly pay
Fund Accountant
$1,630 weekly pay
Payroll Officer
Trust Accountant
$1,530 weekly pay
Accountant
$1,600 weekly pay
Accounting Manager
$1,550 weekly pay
Auditor
$1,440 weekly pay
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
$1,850 weekly pay
Company Accountant
$1,820 weekly pay
Financial Controller
Forensic Accountant
Group Accountant
$1,920 weekly pay
Project Accountant
Tax Accountant
Tax Agent
$1,700 weekly pay
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