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  • Management Accountant

    South Eastern Suburbs Melbourne
    Permanent
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    We are seeking a Management Accountant to join a leading transport organisation in Melbourne's South East. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your accounting expertise and support financial operations within the Accounting & Finance department.

    • Flexible Working Arrangement
    • Competitive Salary Package
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  • Financial Accountant

    Port Melbourne
    Permanent
    AU$90,000 - AU$105,000 per year

    Step into a high‑impact Financial Accountant role with one of Australia's most respected automotive organisations. Based on site in Port Melbourne, you'll partner closely with dealership leadership and a high‑performing finance team to drive financial accuracy, operational excellence, and streamlined processes across multiple sites, an ideal next step for an experienced accountant seeking influence, ownership, and visibility.

    • $90 000-$105 000 salary + super
    • benefits including discounts on financial services and health and wellbeing
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  • Financial Accountant

    Port Melbourne
    Permanent
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    We are seeking an experienced and detail-orientated Financial Accountant to join our Finance team. This on-site based role in Port Melbourne role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment alongside a company which has delivered over 2500+ projects across 30+ years.

    • Opportunity to work within a large team
    • $115000-$130000 + super
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  • Senior Management Accountant

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

    As a 2IC to the Financial Controller, you will partner heavily with operations, drive product costing, analysis and process improvement within a fast paced manufacturing organisation.

    • Competitive salary of $130,000 - $150,000 + Super
    • Serve as a genuine 2IC to the Financial Controller.
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  • Junior Accountant - Start ASAP

    Southbank
    Permanent

    Michael Page is proud to partner with a growing FMCG business based in Southbank to recruit a full-time temporary Junior Accountant Role. This role will be great for someone who has an Accounting Degree, with a couple of years of relevant AA experience. Offering a supportive workplace environment, growth opportunities, and 1 day working from home - apply now!

    • Opportunity for extension / permanency
    • Flexibility to work from home - 1 day per week
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  • Financial Accountant (Systems & Transformation)

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

    Join an iconic Australian retailer, contributing to both core financial reporting and also exciting finance transformation and systems accounting projects.

    • Embrace a genuine licence to process improve and support transformation.
    • Exceptional company culture
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  • Asset Accountant - 6 Month Contract

    Western Suburbs Melbourne
    Temporary
    AU$65 - AU$75 per hour

    Seeking an experienced Asset Accountant to join a not-for-profit organisation on a temporary basis in Melbourne. This role offers an opportunity to manage and maintain asset records while contributing to the organisation's financial accuracy.

    • 6 Month Contract
    • Western Suburbs
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  • Management Accountant

    Chadstone
    Permanent
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    We are seeking a Management Accountant to join a leading transport organisation in Melbourne's South East. This role is ideal for someone who wants to go beyond core accounting tasks and apply their expertise to support and enhance financial operations within the Accounting & Finance team.

    • Diverse, value‑adding accounting role
    • Competitive Salary Package
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  • Recruitment Consultant

    Melbourne
    Permanent
    AU$60,000 - AU$85,000 per year

    Are you an Accountant with 1-3 years' experience, looking for a more customer-facing career pathway? Recruitment consultancy could be the perfect opportunity for you to pivot your career, using your technical accounting knowledge and network to help Accountants secure their dream roles.

    • Use your accounting expertise in a customer-focused sales role
    • Help Finance leaders solve complex hiring needs and advise on market trends
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  • Finance Business Partner - Healthcare- Melbourne

    Melbourne
    Permanent
    AU$120,000 - AU$130,000 per year

    An exciting Finance Business Partner role has arisen with a leading healthcare organisation. This is true partnering opportunity which will work with different stakeholders across the business. This is a permanent position that offers flexible working.

    • Deliver financial insights, modelling and reporting to support key decisions.
    • Partner with leaders to drive performance, accountability and improvement.
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  • Payroll Manager ($140K+ super 250 employees)

    St Kilda
    Permanent
    AU$140,000 - AU$145,000 per year

    Michael Page is partnering with a leading global organisation to recruit a Payroll Manager for their Australia & New Zealand operations.

    • Market-leading remuneration
    • Global organisation with a genuinely amazing culture
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  • Payroll Manager - 4 days WFH, 1 day in the office

    Melbourne CBD
    Permanent
    AU$150,000 - AU$160,000 per year
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    Michael Page is exclusively partnering with a rapidly growing, private‑equity backed business to recruit a newly created Payroll Manager. This is an outstanding opportunity to step into a high‑impact position where you will own payroll governance, lead the offshore payroll team, and shape the function during an exciting period of expansion.

    • 4 days WFH, 1 day in the office
    • Market leading remuneration package
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  • Credit Controller

    Altona North
    Permanent

    We are currently seeking an experienced Credit Controller to take ownership of their debtor portfolio and play a key role in managing credit risk, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring smooth financial operations.

    • Enjoy real ownership of the credit function with supportive leadership and flex
    • 5 days on-site | on-site parking provided
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  • Senior Commercial Analyst

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

    High‑growth company seeking a Senior Commercial Analyst to drive planning, performance, and decision support across a multi‑site network. You'll blend hands‑on modelling with sharp commercial partnering to lift profitability and speed of execution while leading and mentoring two analysts

    • Work for an ASX listed multi-billion dollar company
    • Visibility with senior leadership and strong pathways across the group
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  • Senior Commercial Analyst

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

    As 2IC to the Commercial Manager, you will lead financial planning, reporting, budgeting, and commercial analysis.

    • Strong pathway to Commercial Finance Manager
    • Report to an exceptional leader
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  • Finance Technology & Innovation Lead- TechnologyOne

    Melbourne
    Permanent
    AU$130,000 - AU$165,000 per year

    The Finance Technology & Innovation Lead will drive the transformation of financial systems and processes within the not-for-profit sector. This permanent role offers a unique opportunity to lead technological initiatives and enhance operational efficiency.

    • Work with a non-profit business, leading on the companies TechnologyOne journey
    • Great office environment with the benefit of hybrid and flexible working.
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  • Finance Manager

    Melbourne CBD
    Permanent
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    We are seeking a dedicated Finance Manager to lead the accounting and finance function for our highly supportive pharmaceuticals client. This role is based in the Melbourne CBD and requires a strong understanding of financial management and compliance. This role will be four days in the office and one day work from home.

    • Great growth potential in role and business.
    • $150,000 plus superannuation.
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  • Senior FP&A Manager - Immediate Start

    Melbourne
    Permanent

    We are seeking a highly skilled Senior FP&A Manager to provide strategic financial planning and analysis within the energy and natural resources industry. This role requires expertise in accounting and finance to drive business performance and support the ELT with decision-making processes.

    • Growing energy retailer
    • Commercial and strategic role reporting directly to the CFO and Board
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  • Senior Payroll Officer - 2 days in the office per fortnight!

    Derrimut
    Permanent

    Michael Page is exclusively partnering with a leading NFP organisation to recruit a permanent Senior Payroll Officer. If you are looking to join a values led organisation who offer genuine market-leading WFH flexibility and work-life balance, please apply below!

    • 80% WFH, 20% in the office
    • Join purpose driven NFP
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  • Senior Internal Auditor | Iconic Business | 12 Month Contract | CBD

    Melbourne
    Temporary
    AU$115,000 - AU$120,000 per year
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    Reporting to the internal audit manager, you will lead end to end financial and operational audits.

    • Join an iconic business that offers strong work life balance
    • Join a high performing team
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  • Finance Business Partner - Temp to Perm

    Western Suburbs Melbourne
    Temporary
    AU$120,000 - AU$130,000 per year

    Seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide expert financial guidance, modelling and support within the not-for-profit sector. This temporary position has the view to transition to permanent after 6 months, and requires a highly skilled professional to manage financial operations and deliver strategic insights.

    • 6 Month Temp to Perm Opportunity
    • For Purpose Organisation
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  • SAP Payroll Systems Analyst

    Melbourne CBD
    Permanent
    AU$140,000 - AU$150,000 per year

    Be part of a business that's scaling fast and invests heavily in doing payroll the right way. Join a high‑growth, private equity backed organisation where flexibility, transformation, and best‑practice payroll compliance are front and centre.

    • Amazing WFH flexibility
    • High-growth business
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  • Financial Controller

    Wantirna South
    Temporary

    Are you an experienced Financial Controller with a passion for the FMCG industry? Join a forward-thinking organisation where your expertise in accounting and finance will be highly valued and utilised.

    • FMCG - Global Brand
    • Wantirna South, Hybrid working available
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  • Senior Payroll Officer

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

    Michael Page is partnering with a highly recognisable, large, and fast-paced organisation to recruit a Senior Payroll Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that values continuous improvement and offers outstanding flexibility and culture.

    • Market-leading remuneration
    • Excellent WFH flexibility
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  • Senior Payroll Officer/Lead - can be remote!

    Melbourne CBD
    Permanent
    AU$100,000 - AU$105,000 per year
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    Michael Page is partnering with a leading purpose-driven organisation to recruit a permanent Senior Payroll Officer/Lead. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has coached others and is ready to take their first step into leadership, or for an experienced leader seeking more flexibility and the chance to work for a purpose-driven organisation.

    • Can be remote!
    • Amazing purpose driven organisation
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  • Finance Business Partner (ASX)

    Melbourne
    Permanent
    AU$140,000 - AU$160,000 per year
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    Join an exciting opportunity as a Finance Business Partner within an ASX Listed company in the retail space. This permanent role is ideal for professionals with a keen eye for detail and a passion for accounting and finance.

    • Hybrid working arrangement
    • Competitive salary
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  • Financial Controller

    Melbourne
    Permanent

    We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Controller to lead financial operations within the industrial and manufacturing industry. This role is based in Footscray and focuses on overseeing financial strategies and ensuring compliance.

    • $160,000-170,000 Excluding Superannuation
    • Footscray location, Hybrid working
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  • Financial Planning & Analyst

    Clayton
    Permanent
    AU$125,000 - AU$140,000 per year
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    Are you a talented Financial Planning & Analyst professional excited about the prospects of joining an experienced and dedicated organisation within the Construction industry? This permanent role in Clayton offers an exciting opportunity to work with an organisation which pride themselves on being extremely well organised, highly knowledgeable, confident, accessible, and thorough in their approach to each project.

    • $125 000 to $140 000 + super
    • Exceptional Health Insurance Benefits
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  • Senior Business Analyst

    Melbourne CBD
    Temporary
    AU$70 - AU$75 per hour
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    We're looking for a Senior Business Analyst & Partnering professional to join a 3 month contract with a Victorian Government client.

    • Vic Gov | 3 month contract
    • $70/hr + super
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  • Senior FP&A Analyst - Education Sector- Melbourne

    Melbourne
    Permanent
    AU$150,000 - AU$170,000 per year

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior FP&A candidate. The role focuses on strategic financial modelling, revenue analysis, and supporting informed decision-making, This role works with a leading Education institute.

    • 12 month FTC with a leading Education Institution
    • End‑to‑end ownership of the student revenue forecasting process
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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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