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A Group Accountant manages financial accounts for large organisations that have smaller companies within them. You’ll oversee accounting operations for the entire group and ensure accounting systems are working efficiently. Group Accountants may prepare reports and provide financial information for management teams. You may be involved with budgeting and financial forecasting.
Group Accountants should have strong analytical skills and be able to create accurate forecasts for a range of purposes. It’s important you can communicate well and provide information to a range of stakeholders. Group Accountants should be organised and able to follow correct procedures.
In Australia, a full time Group Accountant generally earns $1,920 per week ($99,840 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 sector has experienced a strong increase in employment numbers over the last five years. There are currently 205,700 people working as an accountant in Australia and many of them specialise as a Group Accountant. Group Accountants may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If a career as a Group Accountant interests you, consider enrolling in a Bachelor of Accounting. This course explores a range of topics including business and corporate law, financial accounting, taxation law, corporate accounting, economic principles, business practice and management, auditing, business strategy and ethics and corporate responsibility.
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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
Financial Accountant
$1,730 weekly pay
Payroll Officer
Accountant
$1,600 weekly pay
Accounting Manager
$1,550 weekly pay
Auditor
$1,440 weekly pay
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
$2,880 weekly pay
Company Accountant
$1,820 weekly pay
Cost Controller
$2,115 weekly pay
Financial Controller
Forensic Accountant
Internal Auditor
$1,630 weekly pay
Management Accountant
$1,920 weekly pay
Tax Accountant
Tax Agent
$1,700 weekly pay
Learn more about Group Accountant courses in your area.