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  • Company Accountant

    Footscray
    Permanent
    AU$120,000 - AU$150,000 per year

    This is a rare opportunity for a Company Accountant to take full ownership of finance and operational reporting in a growing, well-established site. You'll be trusted to run things end to end and shape how finance supports the business. Based in outer Footscray, this permanent role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the financial success of a growing company.

    • Build and own the finance function
    • Work directly with relaxed, entrepreneurial leaders
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  • Junior Fund Accountant / Investment Accountant

    Melbourne
    Permanent
    AU$130,000 - AU$150,000 per year

    Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to kick-start your career in accounting within the financial services industry? We are seeking a motivated Junior Fund Accountant / Investment Accountant to join a professional team based in Melbourne.

    • Direct exposure to equities, hedge funds & PE/VC
    • High-impact role with strong growth
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  • Management Accountant - Permanent Position

    Craigieburn
    Permanent
    AU$100,000 - AU$125,000 per year

    Seeking a skilled Management Accountant to join a For Purpose organisation in Melbourne's North. This role focuses on delivering financial insights and support to ensure the organisation's goals are met effectively.

    • Management Accountant
    • Permanent Opportunity
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  • Assistant Accountant, permanent

    Camberwell
    Permanent
    AU$85,000 - AU$95,000 per year

    Supports the finance team with accounting, reconciliations and reporting, offering broad exposure across core finance functions.

    • Adds immediate value by supporting core finance function.
    • Brings strong attention to detail and growing technical capability.
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  • Management Accountant

    Melbourne CBD
    Permanent
    AU$100,000 - AU$125,000 per year
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    We are seeking a highly motivated Management Accountant who is hard working, inquisitive and approachable.

    • Accessible, collaborative , and active senior leadership
    • Gain exposure to a broad, complex business with real impact on decision ‑making
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  • Fund Accountant

    Melbourne
    Permanent
    AU$120,000 - AU$150,000 per year

    Join a thriving business services provider as a Fund Accountant in Melbourne. This permanent role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise in accounting and finance while contributing to a results-focused team.

    • Direct exposure to investments
    • Collaborative, high-performing team
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  • Senior Management Accountant

    Dandenong
    Permanent
    AU$135,000 - AU$145,000 per year

    Amazing opportunity for an experienced Senior Management Accountant to be a part of well-established business that is growing with a great culture!

    • Well established but still growing quickly
    • Opportunity for growth and development
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  • Senior Fund Accountant

    Melbourne
    Permanent
    AU$160,000 - AU$200,000 per year

    An experienced Fund Accountant to take ownership of fund-level accounting, reporting, and tax across a multi-asset investment portfolio.

    • Direct exposure to equities, hedge funds & PE/VC
    • Broad asset class exposure, real ownership
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  • Senior Financial Accountant - Immediate Start

    Melbourne
    Temporary

    The Senior Financial Accountant will play a key role in managing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and delivering accurate reporting. The role will commence as a 6 month contract and have the opportunity to extend beyond the initial term. The role will also have the opportunity to partake in projects associated with their ongoing transformation activities as they transition through a rapid period of growth.

    • Senior Accountant role - Immediate Start (Melbourne, CBD)
    • Leading Tech Business, Hybrid working arrangement (3/2 split)
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  • Senior Financial Accountant (SaaS) | 2 Days Onsite

    Cremorne
    Permanent
    AU$130,000 - AU$150,000 per year
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    High impact role owning month‑end close while partnering across Finance to support audit delivery, revenue automation, and strategic FinOps projects as the business continues to scale globally. The role also plays a key part in driving smarter systems and process optimisation across NetSuite and AI, while providing leadership over Accounts Payable and global treasury operations within a fast‑growing SaaS environment.

    • Genuinely strong culture - vibey office, team events, social atmosphere.
    • Ultra flexible work arrangements, 2 days in office.
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  • Senior Financial Accountant

    Richmond
    Permanent
    AU$110,000 - AU$130,000 per year
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    Support accurate financial reporting, statutory compliance, and decision‑making within a fast‑growing infrastructure environment. This role suits a technically strong accountant who thrives in a deadline‑driven setting and enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders

    • Join a rapidly growing infrastructure business
    • Super accessible location + high performing team
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  • Payroll Officer

    Hawthorn
    Permanent

    Michael Page are proud to be partnering with a well known organisation in the aged care industry to recruit a Payroll Officer on a full-time permanent basis. Based in Hawthorn, this role is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with end-to-end knowledge, who is looking to leverage their expertise while continuing to develop their career in payroll.

    • Opportunity for growth and career progression
    • Great workplace environment & culture
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  • Senior Payroll Officer

    Hawthorn
    Temporary

    Michael Page are proud to be partnering with a well known organisation in the aged care industry to recruit a Senior Payroll Officer on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. Based in Hawthorn, this role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and detail driven payroll professional who is looking to leverage their expertise while continuing to develop their career in payroll.

    • Workplace culture - supportive, friendly and collaborative
    • Location - 2 mins from public transport!
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  • Payroll Systems Testing Analyst

    Melbourne CBD
    Permanent

    Looking to be part of a major SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll transformation?

    You'll play a key role within a large‑scale ECP implementation over the next 12-18 months, gaining exposure to a high‑impact, enterprise‑wide program.

    • Large-scale SAP Success Factors ECP Implmentation
    • Amazing culture
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  • Senior Payroll Officer

    Melbourne CBD
    Permanent
    AU$130,000 - AU$135,000 per year

    Looking for a permanent payroll position that goes beyond BAU? This is a rare opportunity to step into a values-led organisation where payroll excellence, large-scale system transformation and continuous improvement sit at the heart of the role. If you enjoy blending hands-on payroll delivery with compliance rigor, stakeholder partnership and system optimisation, this is the role for you!

    • Permanent role
    • Energy sector
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  • Accounts Officer

    Melbourne CBD
    Temporary

    We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Officer to join a collaborative finance team. This role is responsible for end‑to‑end AP and AR processing within the NetSuite system, supporting accurate financial operations and timely month‑end close activities.

    • Temp to Perm opportunity
    • Hybrid role with 2 days WFH flexibility
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  • Bookkeeper

    Port Melbourne
    Permanent
    AU$95,000 - AU$105,000 per year

    Reporting directly to the Directors, this position will be split approximately 50% accounts (AP / AR) and 50% office management and administration. You will work closely with Project Managers and external suppliers and trades to ensure projects run smoothly from a financial and operational perspective.

    • Work-life balance built in, with autonomy to structure your hours
    • Highly diverse role with end-to-end ownership across finance and office ops
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  • FP&A Analyst

    Melbourne CBD
    Permanent

    This exciting opportunity as an FP&A analyst in the FMCG industry is perfect for a driven professional passionate about financial planning and analysis. Based in the Melbourne CBD, this permanent role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact across the entire business.

    • Up to $150,000 plus superannuation, pending experience.
    • Strong future career growth opportunities.
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  • Senior Commercial Analyst | Temp to Perm | ASX | WHV Welcome

    Chadstone
    Temporary
    AU$125,000 - AU$150,000 per year
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    Join an ASX juggernaut as a Senior Commercial Analyst on an initial 3 month contract with scope for perm!

    • Strong scope for permanency
    • High impact role reporting to a great leader
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  • Senior Finance Labour Analytics Manager

    Melbourne CBD
    Permanent
    AU$180,000 - AU$200,000 per year

    This is a high‑impact senior role for a commercially minded analytics leader who thrives on turning complex labour data into clear, actionable insight. Sitting at the intersection of finance, workforce strategy and AI‑enabled analytics, this role plays a critical part in improving productivity, managing labour cost risk and influencing organisation‑wide decision‑making.

    • Drive the future of workforce productivity at scale
    • Shape executive decisions with insights that genuinely move the dial
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  • Accounts Payable

    Mulgrave
    Temporary
    AU$36 - AU$44 per hour

    We are seeking a skilled Accounts payable temporary role to join a public sector organisation in Mulgrave This temporary role focuses on accounts payable tasks, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to the accounting and finance department.

    • WHV Encouraged to apply
    • Exposure to complex systems
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  • Finance Business Partner | 6 Month FTC | WHV Suited | CBD

    Melbourne
    Temporary
    AU$130,000 - AU$150,000 per year
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    Commercially focused position supporting a major segment, partnering closely with executive leaders to drive financial performance, decision‑making, and risk management. The role will involve exposure to M&A as the business enters into a transformational period.

    • Immediate start + strong scope for perm
    • 3/2 Hybrid
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  • Finance Business Partner

    Dandenong South
    Permanent

    We are looking for a skilled Finance Business Partner to join a leading organisation in the manufacturing industry, located in Dandenong South. This role will be four days on-site and 1 day work from home.

    • True business partnering role.
    • Dandenong South location.
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  • Senior Payroll Specialist

    Melbourne CBD
    Permanent
    AU$130,000 - AU$140,000 per year

    It's rare to find a business with both an excellent culture and a genuine respect for payroll and compliance - this is one of them. You'll join an organisation where leadership backs payroll, accuracy is non‑negotiable, and flexibility is part of the culture.

    • Excellent WFH flexibility
    • Compliance, BAU & continuous improvement focus
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  • Payroll Officer / Bookkeeper - Part Time

    Forest Hill
    Permanent

    Michael Page is proud to be partnering with a growing technology business to recruit a permanent, part‑time Payroll Officer/Bookkeeper. Based in the Eastern Suburbs (Forest Hill), this role presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced part‑time payroll professional to take ownership of the payroll function while also contributing across broader areas of finance.

    • Workplace culture - supportive, family feel, friendly
    • Flexibility - flexible hours and 1 day WFH
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  • Finance Manager | SaaS

    Mount Waverley
    Permanent
    AU$130,000 - AU$150,000 per year

    Oversee the full financial operations of a growing SaaS business, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and strong financial controls.

    • High-impact, hands-on leadership role
    • Supportive and flexible culture
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  • Senior SAP Payroll Analyst

    Melbourne CBD
    Permanent
    AU$135,000 - AU$140,000 per year

    Join a fun, collaborative payroll team during a period of meaningful change. This is a rare opportunity to step into a compliance/continuous improvement focused role offering both genuine flexibility and an amazing culture!

    • Excellent WFH flexibility
    • Compliance, BAU & continuous improvement focus
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  • Finance Business Partner

    Bundoora
    Permanent
    AU$110,000 - AU$130,000 per year

    Exciting opportunity to lead and manage financial operations. Based in Melbourne's Northern Suburbs, this permanent position requires expertise in accounting and finance to support organisational goals effectively.

    • 6 Weeks Annual Leave
    • 1 ADO per Month
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  • Payroll Compliance & Remediation Specialist

    Melbourne CBD
    Permanent

    This is your chance to be part of a large‑scale payroll remediation program that demands sharp interpretation skills, analytical depth, and a passion for getting it right. If you thrive where complexity meets purpose, this will be the role for you!

    • Large‑scale remediation project with real organisational impact
    • Excellent culture, strong retention, and genuinely supportive leadership
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  • Financial Controller - Immediate Start

    Carrum Downs
    Temporary

    We are seeking a skilled Financial Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations within the retail industry. This long-term contract role requires a strong focus on financial management and compliance to support business objectives effectively.

    • ASAP Start - $180,000 - 200,000 + Superannuation
    • Consumer/retail organisation
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Accountant jobs in Melbourne offer a diverse range of opportunities for individuals seeking to build their careers in the financial sector. Positions in this field will often involve problem-solving through analysis of trends and accounting data. This would require strong computer skills and advanced knowledge of accounting software. 

Individuals in these roles can gain valuable experience in financial analysis, management reporting, and teamwork while working with diverse teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. They will also have the opportunity to develop their technical and analytical skills, fostering professional growth and expanding their career prospects in the accounting field. 

Overall, accountant jobs in Melbourne provide a challenging and rewarding career path, enabling professionals to make a significant impact on the financial health and success of their organisations.

Accountant Jobs Melbourne: FAQs

Is it easy to find entry level accounting jobs Melbourne-wide?

Melbourne"s diverse business landscape offers numerous opportunities for individuals seeking to join the accounting profession, but it can be intimidating trying to get started in the industry. To find entry-level accounting jobs in Melbourne, you can explore various job search platforms like Michael Page to identify suitable positions. 

We do the hard work for you, collating the available entry level accounting jobs in Melbourne, all in one place! We recommend signing up to our alerts to be the first to know about new opportunities. 

When applying for jobs in Melbourne, VIC, it is crucial to create an effective cover letter to make a strong first impression on hiring managers. 

What is the salary for graduate accounting jobs (Melbourne)?

Those looking for graduate accounting jobs Melbourne-wide would no-doubt want to know their salary. The average graduate salary in metropolitan areas is around $60,000, although this can vary between companies. 

Similarly, as a graduate accountant, your responsibilities will vary depending on the specific role and organisation you join. Common tasks include assisting with financial reporting, preparing financial statements, and working on audits. You may also be involved in tasks such as budgeting, tax compliance, and financial analysis. In addition to these technical responsibilities, you will be expected to develop strong communication and collaboration skills as you work with colleagues and clients to deliver high-quality financial services.

During your time as a graduate accountant, you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise and potentially advance within the organisation or the accounting profession as a whole.

Are flexible work arrangements available in management accounting?

Flexible working arrangements have become increasingly popular in various fields, including management accounting. These arrangements provide employees with the opportunity to balance their work and personal lives more effectively, and can include options such as hybrid remote work, job sharing, part-time schedules, and flexible hours.

According to the Fair Work Act 2009, based on circumstance, certain employees have the legal right to request flexible working arrangements from their employer, including those who are parents, carers, individuals with disabilities, or employees aged 55 or older.

As a manager in the management accounting field, it is essential to be aware of the rules and legal obligations surrounding flexible working arrangements. While it ultimately depends on the organisation and specific role, it is possible to find a full-time role with flexible work arrangements, such as a hybrid remote position or a fixed-term contract with an immediate start. 

When searching for accountant jobs (Melbourne) online, be sure to filter for flexible work arrangements if this is important to you.

Is there much career progression for accounting jobs in Melbourne?

Career progression in accountant jobs Melbourne-wide offer a variety of opportunities for growth and development. For example, as an assistant accountant, you can look forward to advancing your career by focusing on improving your skills, such as financial reporting and business analysis. To ensure professional growth, you should actively participate in company-wide meetings and initiatives and aim to meet or exceed expectations in your current role.

Developing a new skill set is an essential aspect of professional development, and this can be achieved through continuous learning and training. For instance, mastering financial reporting will enhance your expertise, making you an especially valuable asset to the company you work at.

Keep in mind that your career aspirations should align with your job role and the company"s objectives. As you demonstrate your skills and commitment to the company, you can progress from an assistant accountant position to more senior roles, such as a financial analyst or even a financial controller.

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