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A Project Accountant manages the finances for a particular project within a business or organisation. You might balance budgets and ensure financial accounts are processed. Project Accountants keep financial records for project work and prepare relevant reports. You’ll monitor income and expenditure and provide advice on project costs.
Project Accountants should have excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail. It’s important that you are organised and can handle a range of administrative tasks. Project Accountants should have clear communication skills and be able to work as part of a larger team. You should be able to manage your time well and prioritise tasks when necessary.
In Australia, a full time Project 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 industry has seen a strong increase in employment numbers in recent years. There are currently 205,700 people working as an accountant in Australia and many of them specialise as a Project Accountant. Project Accountants may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re planning a career as a Project Accountant, consider enrolling in a Bachelor of Accounting. This course covers 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. A Bachelor of Business (Accounting) may also be suitable.
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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
BAS Agent
$1,400 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
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