Accounting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Systems Accountant

A Systems Accountant manages financial systems, ensures compliance, develops procedures, trains staff, and provides analytical insights to management.

Avg yearly income $123,760
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

Tax Auditor

A Tax Auditor ensures compliance with tax laws by examining financial records, identifying discrepancies, and preparing detailed audit reports.

Avg yearly income $73,476
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
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in accounting

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB30120

Certificate III in Business
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $4,361
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Administrative Assistant Customer Service Officer Receptionist
Data Entry Operator Office Assistant Administration Officer Enrolment and Admissions Officer Payroll Clerk Personal Assistant Business Support Officer
+ 7 more
FNS40222

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
On Campus, Online
52 weeks
$0 - $7,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Accountant Accounts Officer Bookkeeper
Accounts Receivable Officer Accounts Clerk BAS Agent Accounting Clerk
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Accountant Accounts Officer Bookkeeper Accounts Receivable Officer Accounts Clerk BAS Agent Accounting Clerk + 4 more
BSB50920

Diploma of Quality Auditing
Blended, Online
12 months
$1,995 - $6,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Quality Assurance Manager Internal Auditor Quality Assurance Auditor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Quality Assurance Manager Internal Auditor Quality Assurance Auditor
BSB30120

Certificate III in Business (Administration)
On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $5,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Entry Operator Accounts Clerk Business Administrator
Administrative Assistant Local Government Administration Officer Ticketing Coordinator Receptionist Executive Assistant Customer Service Officer Administration Officer
+ 7 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Compliance)
Blended, Online
12 months
$1,995 - $6,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Governance Officer Compliance Coordinator Compliance Officer
Compliance Specialist Compliance Manager Risk Manager Internal Auditor
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Governance Officer Compliance Coordinator Compliance Officer Compliance Specialist Compliance Manager Risk Manager Internal Auditor + 4 more
FNS40821

Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking
Online
7 months
$797
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mortgage Broker Credit Officer Lending Officer
Finance Broker Loan Administrator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mortgage Broker Credit Officer Lending Officer Finance Broker Loan Administrator + 2 more
BSBSS00122

Compliance Skill Set
Blended, Online
6 months
$1,195
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Auditor Compliance Officer Internal Auditor
Compliance Manager
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Auditor Compliance Officer Internal Auditor Compliance Manager + 1 more
FNS30322

Certificate III in Accounts Administration
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $5,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Entry Operator Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk
Credit Officer Collections Officer Credit Controller Loan Administrator Accounting Clerk
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Entry Operator Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk Credit Officer Collections Officer Credit Controller Loan Administrator Accounting Clerk + 5 more
FNS41820

Certificate IV in Financial Services
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Lending Officer Loan Administrator
Banking Officer Credit Officer Customer Relationship Manager Compliance Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Lending Officer Loan Administrator Banking Officer Credit Officer Customer Relationship Manager Compliance Officer + 4 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.
Compliance Officer Operational Risk Manager Governance Officer
Risk Advisor Work Health and Safety Officer Internal Auditor
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Officer Operational Risk Manager Governance Officer Risk Advisor Work Health and Safety Officer Internal Auditor + 3 more
FNS50222

Diploma of Accounting
On Campus
64 weeks
$0 - $8,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Accounts Officer Bookkeeper
Assistant Accountant BAS Agent Credit Controller Business Services Accountant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Accounts Officer Bookkeeper Assistant Accountant BAS Agent Credit Controller Business Services Accountant + 4 more
BSBSS00128

Lead Auditor Skill Set
Blended, Online
6 months
$1,295
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Auditor Internal Auditor Quality Assurance Auditor
Compliance Manager Quality Assurance Manager Risk Manager Management Consultant Governance Officer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Auditor Internal Auditor Quality Assurance Auditor Compliance Manager Quality Assurance Manager Risk Manager Management Consultant Governance Officer + 5 more
PSP60122

Advanced Diploma of Government (Investigations)
Blended, Online
18 months
$8,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Officer Compliance Coordinator Investigator
Fraud Analyst Internal Auditor Compliance Analyst Risk Analyst
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Officer Compliance Coordinator Investigator Fraud Analyst Internal Auditor Compliance Analyst Risk Analyst + 4 more
BSBTEC302

Design and Produce Spreadsheets
On Campus
3 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Administrative Assistant Administration Officer Accounts Clerk
Project Administrator
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Administrative Assistant Administration Officer Accounts Clerk Project Administrator + 1 more

Bookkeeping Essentials
Online
5 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
5 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
$45,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Financial Planner Financial Advisor Investment Advisor
Investment Analyst Tax Adviser Wealth Manager Superannuation Consultant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Financial Planner Financial Advisor Investment Advisor Investment Analyst Tax Adviser Wealth Manager Superannuation Consultant + 4 more
FNS42022

Certificate IV in Banking Services
Blended
6 months
$6,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Credit Officer Personal Banking Advisor Bank Teller
Entry Level Credit Analyst Collections Officer Lending Officer Banking Officer Credit Specialist Loan Administrator
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Credit Officer Personal Banking Advisor Bank Teller Entry Level Credit Analyst Collections Officer Lending Officer Banking Officer Credit Specialist Loan Administrator + 6 more
FNS50922

Diploma of Banking Services Management
Blended, On Campus
12 - 18 months
$0 - $10,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Credit Officer Lending Officer Financial Advisor
Small Business Financial Advisor Loan Administrator Banking Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Credit Officer Lending Officer Financial Advisor Small Business Financial Advisor Loan Administrator Banking Officer + 3 more
FNS50422

Diploma of Payroll Services
Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $4,750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer BAS Agent Payroll Clerk
Accounting Clerk Compensation and Benefits Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer BAS Agent Payroll Clerk Accounting Clerk Compensation and Benefits Manager + 2 more
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Further reading

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