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  • Management Accountant

    Western Suburbs Melbourne
    Permanent
    AU$100,000 - AU$115,000 per year
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    We are seeking an experienced Management Accountant to support the financial performance of the Laverton branch and allocated sites. This role is responsible for accurate reporting, compliance, budgeting, and operational support, partnering closely with payroll, auditors, and senior leadership to ensure effective financial management and business success.

    • Attractive salary package to reward your expertise and commitment
    • Join a supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth
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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

    Melbourne
    Permanent
    AU$90,000 - AU$110,000 per year
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    This is an exciting opportunity to join a well established multinational business with 50+ years experience across Australia and New Zealand. Based in Melbourne, you will play a key role in driving financial strategies and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

    • Newly created role, with a multinational business.
    • Fantastic opportunity for career progression.
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  • Financial Accountant - Logistics

    Tullamarine
    Permanent
    AU$90,000 - AU$110,000 per year

    We are looking for a skilled Financial Accountant to join a reputable organisation within the Logistics industry. This permanent role based in Tullamarine involves assisting with the completion of Fixed Asset Register, Payroll Reconciliations and month-end close to support executive decision-making.

    • Work for a Large Industry Leading Corporation
    • Competitive Salary and benefits
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  • Assistant Accountant Temp

    Mount Waverley
    Temporary

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our clients team in the manufacturing sector. This temporary role in Mount Waverley offers an exciting opportunity to support accounting operations effectively.

    • January Start | 3 month contract
    • Manufacturing background is a must!
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  • Assistant Accountant

    Richmond
    Temporary
    AU$85,000 - AU$95,000 per year

    Join a leading business services organisation in Richmond on a fixed-term contract as an Assistant Accountant. Support the finance team with key accounting tasks and contribute to the smooth running of financial operations.

    • Opportunity to grow
    • 12 month fixed term contract
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  • Junior Accountant - Start ASAP

    Southbank
    Temporary

    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 experience. Offering a supportive workplace environment, growth opportunities, and 1 day working from home - apply now!

    • Flexibility - 1 day from home
    • Great entry-level role for someone eager to grow in finance/accounting
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  • Senior Financial Accountant - Logistics

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

    Are you a skilled financial professional ready to take the next step in your career? This exciting role as a Senior Financial Accountant offers the chance to work closely with leadership in a dynamic environment across process improvements, financial reporting and strategic analysis.

    • Flexile Working Arrangements
    • Competitive salary
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  • Senior Management Accountant

    Cranbourne
    Temporary

    We are seeking a skilled Senior Management Accountant to join a temporary role in the FMCG industry. This position, based in Cranbourne, involves leveraging your expertise in accounting and finance to support business operations effectively partaking in month end, budgeting, forecasting and process improvement activities.

    • Growing manufacturing organisation going through transformational change
    • $125,000-150,000 Excl. Super (Contract to permanent)
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  • Senior Financial Accountant (ASX) | Contact to Perm

    Chadstone
    Temporary
    AU$125,000 - AU$135,000 per year

    This role is accountable for financial accounting, management, and analytical reporting. Core functions include month end financial accounting process, management reporting, budgeting and expense control, variance analysis for revenue, margin, expense and balance sheet items, monthly account reconciliations, indirect tax payments and, as well as special projects within the broader finance team.

    • Join a strong culture within a highly successful business unit.
    • ASX listed environment + flexible working arrangements
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  • Accountant (Part-time)

    Melbourne
    Permanent
    AU$90,000 - AU$110,000 per year

    We are seeking a skilled Financial Accountant on a part-time basis to join a leading organisation in the financial services sector. This role offers a balance of part-time flexibility and an opportunity to showcase your expertise in accounting and finance in Melbourne.

    • Rare part-time opportunity with great flexibility.
    • Join a dynamic and growing business.
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  • Commercial/Compliance Analyst | Immediate Start | CBD

    Melbourne CBD
    Temporary
    AU$50 - AU$60 per hour
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    Facilitate the development and submission of claims across all divisions, interface with stakeholders and support effective financial and commercial management. This includes the support and delivery of the annual budget forecast of variation/costs reporting.

    • Join an iconic leader in the infrastructure sector
    • Opportunity for permanency
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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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  • Finance Systems Analyst - 8 Month Contract

    Northern Suburbs Melbourne
    Temporary
    AU$110,000 - AU$130,000 per year

    We are seeking a Finance Systems Analyst to support our finance systems and processes during a critical phase following a recent SAP S/4HANA4HANA implementation. This role is highly technical and requires a strong understanding of SAP functionality from an accounting perspective, as well as the ability to navigate, test, and optimise workflows within the system.

    • 8 Month Fixed Term Contract
    • Competitive Salary
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  • Accounts Receivable Officer

    Docklands
    Permanent

    Michael Page are proud to be working with a large retail business based in Docklands, Melbourne to recruit a full-time permanent AR Officer to join their finance team. Offering a couple of days work from home, great workplace culture & room for growth, please apply now!

    • Flexibility - 2-3 days work from home
    • Work for a large, stable & growing retailer!
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  • Accounts Payable Manager

    Hallam
    Temporary

    Michael Page Finance is partnering with a retail industry leader to recruit an Accounts Payable Team Lead based in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs on an 18 month FTC project. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in challenging, high impact projects and is looking to play a key role in transforming AP operations within a stock based environment.

    • Growth opportunities - Own a challenging, project-based leadership role
    • Great workplace culture - Supportive, friendly, and collaborative team
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  • FP&A Analyst | 1st/2nd Time Mover Suited

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

    Newly created role supporting the FP&A Manager and Group FP&A with commercial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, partnering with multiple different business units.

    • Newly created role with an excellent direct line manager
    • Strong career progression prospects
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  • Senior FP&A Manager - Immediate Start

    Melbourne
    Temporary

    Take the lead as a Group FPA Manager in the Energy & Renewables industry, driving financial planning and analysis processes to support strategic decision-making. This contract role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within the accounting and finance department.

    • Immediate start | Contract with opportunity for permanency
    • Hybrid Working arrangement
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  • Accounts Payable Officer, Permanent

    Melbourne
    Permanent
    AU$75,000 - AU$85,000 per year

    We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join a reputable organisation in Melbourne. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your accounting expertise in the construction sector.

    • Career growth and development
    • Supportive and collaborative environment
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  • Finance Manager- NFP Sector- Northern Suburbs

    Melbourne
    Permanent
    AU$120,000 - AU$135,000 per year

    The Finance Manager will oversee the financial operations and strategy of a not-for-profit organisation, ensuring compliance and efficient resource allocation. This role is based in the Northern Suburbs and requires expertise in accounting and finance within the not-for-profit sector.

    • Opportunity to work with a small, community focused NFP organisation
    • Located in the Northern suburbs, with flexible working available
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  • Payroll Officer

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

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join a team in Brunswick, supporting the not-for-profit sector. This role is perfect for someone looking to work 4 days per week on a permanent basis

    • Part time Payroll Officer (0.8 FTE)
    • Great company culture
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  • Financial Analyst (ASX)

    Melbourne
    Temporary
    AU$120,000 - AU$140,000 per year
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join a leading FMCG company on a 12-month fixed-term contract in Melbourne's CBD. This role will provide critical financial insights, reporting, and analysis to support strategic decision-making.

    • Immediate Start with a leading a FMCG giant
    • Flexible working arrangements
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  • Payroll Project Specialist - Start ASAP

    Melbourne CBD
    Permanent

    Michael Page is excited to partner with a leading financial services organisation based in Melbourne CBD to recruit a full-time Payroll Project Specialist on a temporary contract basis. This role will focus on payroll governance and systems support (Employment Hero). Offering flexibility to work from home (2-3 days) and the opportunity to start immediately - apply now!

    • Start ASAP in a diverse Payroll Project role!
    • Flexibility to work from home - 2 days per week
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  • Finance Manager

    Dandenong South
    Permanent
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    We are seeking a highly skilled Finance Manager to lead a financial operations and drive operational business decision-making within the manufacturing sector. This permanent role is based in Dandenong South and will be on-site three days per week, with free parking available.

    • Hands-on leadership role.
    • $135K - $150K plus superannuation, pending experience.
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  • Payroll Officer (part time)

    Springvale
    Permanent

    Michael Page are proud to be partnering with a growing FMCG business to recruit a part time permanent Payroll Officer to join their finance team based in Springvale! Offering free on site parking, great remuneration, 2 days working from home and a lovely workplace environment - please apply now!

    • Flexibility - work from home 2 days per week
    • Grow your career and drive payroll process improvements
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  • Payroll Specialist - 3 days WFH, 2 days in the office

    Melbourne CBD
    Permanent
    AU$110,000 - AU$120,000 per year

    Michael Page is partnering with a leading manufacturing organisation to recruit a Payroll Specialist with a strong systems focus. This is a rare opportunity to join a business that combines operational excellence with a genuine commitment to continuous improvement.

    • 3 days WFH, 2 days in the office
    • Systems/continuous improvement focus
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  • Payroll Team Lead

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

    Michael Page is partnering with a leading ASX listed organisation to recruit a permanent Payroll Team Lead. This is a rare opportunity to step into a role that perfectly blends leadership, systems ownership, compliance, and process improvement - ideal for a payroll professional ready to make a strategic impact.

    • 3 days WFH, 2 days in the office
    • High growth, ASX listed business
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  • Tax Manager

    Melbourne
    Permanent

    Step into the role of a Tax Manager in the SaaS space, where you'll play a pivotal part in overseeing tax compliance, planning, advisory and strategy. This permanent position offers a rewarding opportunity in the accounting and finance department to make a significant impact.

    • Hybrid working arrangement
    • South Yarra location | Growing SAAS business
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  • Payroll Advisor

    Hawthorn
    Temporary

    We're seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Advisor to support the delivery of accurate and compliant payroll services in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for someone with strong experience in payroll operations, particularly within a managed service model, and a solid understanding of complex Enterprise Agreements - especially within the manufacturing sector.

    • Immediate start | South East Location
    • Hybrid role with 2 days WFH flexibility
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  • Payroll Team Lead (ASX 100) - 4 days WFH, Tuesdays in the office

    Melbourne CBD
    Permanent
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    Michael Page is proud to be partnering with a leading ASX 100-listed organisation to recruit a permanent Payroll Team Lead. This is a rare opportunity to join a business that combines scale and sophistication with a genuinely people-first culture.

    • Amazing work from home flexibility
    • ASX 100
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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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