Accounting Manager Courses
An Accounting Manager oversees the accounts department, supervising teams, managing payroll, and preparing financial reports and budgets.
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How do I become a Accounting Manager
Get qualified to work as a Accounting Manager with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
FNS60222
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4 months - 24 months
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Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL
Level-up your accounting career and become a registered Tax Agent with the FNS60222 Advanced Diploma of Accounting. This nationally recognised diploma is recognised by the Tax Practitioner’s Board (TPB) in Australia and will allow you to work as an assistant accountant, business analyst, tax agent or accounts manager in a wide range of industries. The course covers: corporate governance activities, financial statistics and tools, economic principles of the financial services industry, corporate reporting,...
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Duration
4 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL
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How much does an Accounting Manager earn?
In Australia, a full time Accounting Manager generally earns $2,500 per week ($130,000 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.
What are the job opportunities for an Accounting Manager?
This industry has seen strong job growth in recent years. There are currently 5,200 Accounting Managers in Australia compared to 3,700 five years ago. Accounting Managers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become an Accounting Manager?
If a career as an Accounting Manager interests you, consider enrolling in an Advanced Diploma of Accounting. This qualification allows you to specialise in an area of accounting that suits your career plans. You’ll cover topics including working with financial systems, preparing financial reports, auditing financial records and interpreting financial statistics.
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Interested in a career as an Accountant, Auditor or registered Tax Agent? Here online you’ll find the latest accounting courses, including classes approved by the Australian Tax Practitioners Board (TPB).
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An Accounting Manager looks after the everyday running of the accounts department of a business or organisation. You might be supervising a larger accounting team and overseeing operations including accounts payable and receivable, issuing invoices and receipts and managing employee payroll. Accounting Managers may also analyse the organisation’s financial data and prepare reports as required. You might also be involved with budgeting and taxation issues.
An Accounting Manager needs to be highly organised and able to handle several tasks at once. You’ll need excellent attention to detail and should be able to use a range of electronic financial systems and software. Accounting Managers need strong leadership skills and should be able to communicate with people at all levels of an organisation.
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