Accounting

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Cost Controller

A Cost Controller manages budgets, monitors costs, tracks spending, suggests savings, and reports expenses while communicating with stakeholders.

Avg yearly income $120,276
Skill level Advanced

Credit Officer

A Credit Officer processes loan applications, assesses risks, analyses financial data, and recommends approval, requiring strong analytical, banking, and customer service skills.

Avg yearly income $69,992
Skill level Advanced

Accounts Officer

An Accounts Officer manages financial records, oversees income and expenditures, processes invoices, reconciles statements, and prepares reports efficiently.

Avg yearly income $75,400
Skill level Advanced

Accounts Receivable Officer

An Accounts Receivable Officer ensures timely payments for products/services, generates invoices, processes payments, and maintains customer accounts efficiently.

Avg yearly income $74,880
Skill level Advanced

Internal Auditor

An Internal Auditor reviews financial data, identifies risks, prepares reports, and makes recommendations while ensuring accuracy and teamwork.

Avg yearly income $105,040
Skill level Advanced

Payroll Officer

A Payroll Officer manages an organisation's payroll by processing wages, maintaining employee records, and ensuring accurate tax and deductions.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

BAS Agent

A BAS Agent prepares and lodges Business Activity Statements, assisting businesses with GST and tax obligations while ensuring data accuracy.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Advanced

Accounts Clerk

An Accounts Clerk handles accounts payable and receivable, managing paperwork, data entry, and reconciling statements with great attention to detail.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Advanced

Payroll Clerk

A Payroll Clerk processes employee wages, maintains records, calculates payments, and responds to inquiries, ensuring accurate payroll management.

Avg yearly income $85,800
Skill level Beginner

Bookkeeper

A Bookkeeper manages financial records, tracks transactions, prepares reports, and reconciles statements, ensuring accuracy and detail.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Advanced

External Auditor

An External Auditor reviews financial records to ensure accuracy, compliance, and transparency, providing recommendations for improvement.

Avg yearly income $104,988
Skill level Advanced

Auditor

An Auditor reviews financial data for accuracy, prepares reports on findings, and recommends improvements to accounting systems.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

Assistant Accountant

An Assistant Accountant supports a financial team by managing accounts, processing transactions, and preparing reports while adapting to varied tasks.

Avg yearly income $79,976
Skill level Advanced

Tax Agent

Tax Agents help clients with tax returns, GST, and superannuation, offering advice on structuring and taxation while registered with the TPG.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Beginner

Business Services Accountant

A Business Services Accountant manages financial tasks, primarily focusing on taxation, preparing reports, and advising clients on tax matters.

Avg yearly income $82,004
Skill level Advanced

Certified Practicing Accountant

Certified Practising Accountants (CPAs) manage financial operations, focusing on reporting, tax, and compliance while providing strategic insights.

Avg yearly income $98,800
Skill level Advanced

Chartered Accountant

A Chartered Accountant oversees financial matters, focusing on reporting, auditing, and tax planning while ensuring compliance and offering strategic advice.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Advanced

Project Accountant

A Project Accountant manages project finances, balances budgets, monitors income and expenditure, and prepares reports while ensuring detail and communication.

Avg yearly income $113,100
Skill level Advanced

Commercial Analyst

A Commercial Analyst evaluates business processes to enhance efficiency, providing recommendations and collaborating with clients to improve performance.

Avg yearly income $109,980
Skill level Advanced

Tax Accountant

A Tax Accountant manages tax obligations, prepares returns, provides advice, and requires strong numerical, organisational, and communication skills.

Avg yearly income $97,500
Skill level Advanced

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

A Chief Financial Officer (CFO) manages a company’s finances, overseeing budgets, making strategic recommendations, and leading the finance team.

Avg yearly income $208,000
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in accounting

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
FNS40222

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
Online, Traineeship
12 - 14 months
$0 - $4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Accountant Accounts Clerk Accounts Receivable Officer
Accounts Officer Bookkeeper Tax Agent Accounting Clerk BAS Agent
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Accountant Accounts Clerk Accounts Receivable Officer Accounts Officer Bookkeeper Tax Agent Accounting Clerk BAS Agent + 5 more
BSB50920

Diploma of Quality Auditing
Blended, Online
12 - 24 months
$3,495 - $5,499
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Quality Assurance Manager Quality Assurance Auditor Internal Auditor
Quality Manager Quality Auditor Quality Officer External Auditor
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Quality Assurance Manager Quality Assurance Auditor Internal Auditor Quality Manager Quality Auditor Quality Officer External Auditor + 4 more
BSB30120

Certificate III in Business (Administration)
Online
12 - 15 months
$3,500 - $4,361
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Administrator Local Government Administration Officer Administrative Assistant
Ticketing Coordinator Customer Service Officer Executive Assistant Data Entry Operator Administration Officer Receptionist Accounts Clerk Property Administrator
+ 8 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Finance)
Online, Traineeship
12 months
$2,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk Accounts Officer
Accounts Receivable Officer Payroll Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk Accounts Officer Accounts Receivable Officer Payroll Officer + 2 more
FNS30322

Certificate III in Accounts Administration
Online
12 months
$3,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Credit Officer Assistant Underwriter Collections Officer
Data Entry Operator Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk Credit Controller Loan Administrator Accounting Clerk
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Credit Officer Assistant Underwriter Collections Officer Data Entry Operator Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk Credit Controller Loan Administrator Accounting Clerk + 6 more
FNS50222

Diploma of Accounting
Online
12 months
$4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Accountant Payroll Officer Accounts Officer
Bookkeeper Tax Agent Business Services Accountant Credit Controller BAS Agent
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Accountant Payroll Officer Accounts Officer Bookkeeper Tax Agent Business Services Accountant Credit Controller BAS Agent + 5 more
FNSSS00014

Accounting Principles Skill Set
Online
9 months
$995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Financial Assistant Accounts Clerk Accounts Officer
Payroll Clerk Bookkeeper
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Financial Assistant Accounts Clerk Accounts Officer Payroll Clerk Bookkeeper + 2 more
FNSSS00004

BAS Agent Registration Skill Set
Online
3 months
$495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bookkeeper Accounts Clerk Payroll Officer
BAS Agent
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bookkeeper Accounts Clerk Payroll Officer BAS Agent + 1 more
10862NAT

Certificate IV in Risk Management Essentials
Blended, On Campus
18 months
$2,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Risk Advisor Work Health and Safety Officer Compliance Officer
Governance Officer Internal Auditor Operational Risk Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Risk Advisor Work Health and Safety Officer Compliance Officer Governance Officer Internal Auditor Operational Risk Manager + 3 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Compliance)
Online
12 months
$3,595
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Coordinator Compliance Officer Governance Officer
Internal Auditor Risk Officer Compliance Specialist Risk Manager Compliance Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Coordinator Compliance Officer Governance Officer Internal Auditor Risk Officer Compliance Specialist Risk Manager Compliance Manager + 5 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Financial Administration)
Online
15 months
$4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Receivable Officer Accounts Clerk Accounts Officer
Payroll Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Receivable Officer Accounts Clerk Accounts Officer Payroll Officer + 1 more

Bookkeeping Essentials
Online
6 months
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk

Bookkeeping Essentials
Online
6 months
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk

Bachelor of Financial Planning
On Campus
3 years
$47,700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tax Adviser Investment Analyst Wealth Manager
Investment Advisor Superannuation Consultant Financial Advisor Financial Planner
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tax Adviser Investment Analyst Wealth Manager Investment Advisor Superannuation Consultant Financial Advisor Financial Planner + 4 more
FNS40821

Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 24 months
$275 - $10,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Loan Administrator Finance Broker Lending Officer
Credit Officer Mortgage Broker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Loan Administrator Finance Broker Lending Officer Credit Officer Mortgage Broker + 2 more
FNS30420

Certificate III in Mercantile Agents
Online
12 months
$2,795
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paralegal Credit Officer Collections Officer
Compliance Officer Accounts Officer Accounts Receivable Officer Investigator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paralegal Credit Officer Collections Officer Compliance Officer Accounts Officer Accounts Receivable Officer Investigator + 4 more
FNS42022

Certificate IV in Banking Services
Blended
6 months
$6,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Collections Officer Credit Officer Bank Teller
Entry Level Credit Analyst Lending Officer Personal Banking Advisor Banking Officer Loan Administrator
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Collections Officer Credit Officer Bank Teller Entry Level Credit Analyst Lending Officer Personal Banking Advisor Banking Officer Loan Administrator + 5 more
FNS41820

Certificate IV in Financial Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$1,745 - $2,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Credit Officer Assistant Underwriter Payroll Officer
Compliance Officer Lending Officer Tax Agent Loan Administrator Banking Officer Customer Relationship Manager
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Credit Officer Assistant Underwriter Payroll Officer Compliance Officer Lending Officer Tax Agent Loan Administrator Banking Officer Customer Relationship Manager + 6 more
FNS50922

Diploma of Banking Services Management
Blended, On Campus
12 - 18 months
$10,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Customer Relationship Manager Credit Analyst Loan Administrator
Banking Officer Lending Officer Credit Officer Operations Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Customer Relationship Manager Credit Analyst Loan Administrator Banking Officer Lending Officer Credit Officer Operations Officer + 4 more
FNS50422

Diploma of Payroll Services
Blended, Online
12 months
$4,750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Payroll Clerk Accounts Officer
Human Resources Officer BAS Agent Compensation and Benefits Manager Accounting Clerk
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Payroll Clerk Accounts Officer Human Resources Officer BAS Agent Compensation and Benefits Manager Accounting Clerk + 4 more
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Further reading

Career Spotlight: Accounting and Taxation Professionals

9th October 2019

What can you do with a Diploma of Accounting?

29th September 2021

What can you do with a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping?

18th August 2020

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More about accounting courses

Embarking on a career in accounting can be an exciting and rewarding journey. With a variety of accounting courses available in Australia, it's essential to find the right qualification that suits your career goals. Whether you are starting fresh with beginner courses like the Certificate III in Accounts Administration or advancing your expertise with a Diploma of Accounting, Courses.com.au has you covered. With 87 accounting courses listed, aspiring accountants can choose from Vocational Education and Training (VET), Higher Education, and Short Courses tailored to their experience level.

If you are just starting out, there are excellent options available. For instance, the Certificate III in Business (Administration) or the Lead Auditor Skill Set are ideal choices. These courses equip students with fundamental skills and knowledge to thrive in various job roles such as an Accounts Clerk or a Payroll Clerk. Training providers like South Metropolitan TAFE and TAFE NSW offer hands-on learning experiences to help you succeed.

For those with prior experience, advanced courses such as the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping and the Master of Professional Accounting are fantastic pathways to elevate your career. These qualifications prepare students to tackle complex financial problems and potentially land roles like Financial Analyst or Fraud Analyst. Training institutions such as Bond University and The University of Adelaide provide excellent learning environments for aspiring professionals.

Accounting professionals in Australia can also explore specialised skill sets, like the Compliance Skill Set and Tax Law for Tax Agents Skill Set, aimed at enhancing specific skills needed to excel in roles such as a Small Business Financial Advisor or even a Investment Advisor. These skills are vital in maintaining compliance and navigating the complex financial landscapes in today’s business environment.

Utilising Courses.com.au's comprehensive database will assist you in finding courses tailored to your needs. Explore the range of accounting opportunities in Australia that cater to your learning preferences, whether on-campus or online. Institutions such as Brisbane College of Australia and Churchill Education deliver quality education across various locations. Take the first step towards your accounting career today by browsing the courses on offer and prepare for a fulfilling future in the accounting profession!

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