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  • Strategic Manager- Melbourne

    Melbourne
    Permanent

    This is a rare opportunity for a strategy professional to join a complex, purpose-led organisation and act as a trusted advisor to the Executive Team. Reporting to the CFO, you will drive strategic analysis, business case development and organisational decision support across multiple business functions.

    • Influence enterprise-wide strategy and executive decision-making
    • High-impact role partnering directly with senior leadership
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  • Senior Finance Business Partner

    Chadstone
    Permanent
    AU$140,000 - AU$150,000 per year

    The Senior Finance Business Partner will focus on providing financial insights and analysis to support decision-making within the retail industry. Based in Chadstone, this permanent position offers an opportunity to work closely with key stakeholders to drive business performance.

    • Join an exciting large organisation with excellent career progression.
    • Get the opportunity to work for an excellent finance leader.
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  • Commercial Manager & Pricing Analyst

    Melbourne
    Permanent

    The organisation offers the scale and sophistication of a major industry participant while maintaining an agile and commercially focused culture.

    This role will play a pivotal part in shaping pricing strategy, commercial decision-making and long-term business performance, partnering closely with senior leadership to influence key outcomes across the organisation.

    • Energy Retailer, Melbourne CBD - Hybrd working arrangement
    • Leading Australian renewables organisation
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  • Commercial Finance Manager- Melbourne CBD

    Melbourne
    Permanent
    AU$170,000 - AU$190,000 per year

    This is a rare opportunity to lead the finance business partnering function for a well-established organisation undergoing business and systems transformation. Reporting to the CFO, you will drive budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and strategic decision support across the business while leading a team of four.

    • Commercial Finance opportunity working with a Melbourne based organisation
    • Senior leadership role with board exposure and team leadership
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  • Finance Manager- Climate Solutions- Melbourne

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

    This is an opportunity for a commercially minded Finance Manager to take ownership of the end-to-end finance function within a growing, purpose-led organisation operating in the climate and environmental markets sector. Reporting to the CFO, you will combine technical finance leadership with commercial partnering, helping drive financial discipline, forecasting capability and business performance.

    • Lead a finance transformation in a high-growth climate business.
    • Direct exposure to the CFO, leadership team and board.
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  • Accounts Receivable Officer

    Glenroy
    Permanent
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    Join a leading Australian business in a high-volume Accounts Receivable role, managing a large customer portfolio and partnering with stakeholders across a fast-paced commercial environment. This position offers the opportunity to develop your finance skills while gaining exposure to broader business operations.

    • Enjoy up to 2 days WFH after successfully completing probation
    • Join a growing business offering career progression and a supportive team
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  • Payroll Officer

    Camberwell
    Temporary

    Join a large aged care organisation on a 6-8 month contract supporting a major payroll transformation project. This role will suit a detail-oriented payroll professional who enjoys high-volume environments, can quickly learn new processes, and is looking to gain valuable project experience.

    • Join a major payroll transformation project supporting 15,000 employees.
    • 1 day work from home per week following training.
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  • Finance Business Partner - 12 Month Fixed Term

    Doncaster
    Temporary
    AU$130,000 - AU$150,000 per year

    This role sits within the FP&A function and focuses on delivering financial insights, budgeting, forecasting, business partnering, and strategic decision support to help drive sustainable outcomes.

    • 12 Month fixed term
    • Immediate Start
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  • Senior Finance Business Partner - Engineering Consultancy

    Melbourne
    Temporary

    The Finance Business Partner role is based in Melbourne within a leading consultancy firm. This position partners closely with technology, operational and engineering stakeholders, providing commercial and financial insights to support strategic decision-making, project performance, and business growth.

    • 6-month initial contract with view to permanency
    • Melbourne, CBD (Commercial Business Partnering Opportunity with SLT Exposure)
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  • Accounts Payable & Commissions Officer

    Melbourne
    Permanent
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    Join a growing and well-established organisation as an Accounts Payable & Commissions Officer, taking ownership of high-volume AP processing, commissions, reconciliations and month-end support within a collaborative finance team.

    • 2 days working from home
    • Join a global brand offering stability, growth and career development
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  • Payroll Systems Test Analyst (Humanforce)

    Hawthorn
    Temporary

    Join a business-critical Humanforce upgrade project that will shape the future of payroll and workforce management for a large national organisation. If you're a payroll systems specialist who enjoys solving complex challenges, influencing project outcomes, and ensuring flawless payroll delivery, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact.

    • Genuine market-leading hourly rate
    • Amazing workplace culture
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  • Payroll Compliance Analyst

    Melbourne CBD
    Permanent
    AU$125,000 - AU$130,000 per year
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    Join a high-performing payroll function where you'll have the opportunity to influence governance, drive continuous improvement, and help safeguard payroll accuracy across a large and complex workforce.

    • Excellent remuneration
    • Fantastic WFH flexibility
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  • Warranty & Credits Officer

    Mount Waverley
    Permanent

    This role is responsible for managing warranty claims, credit processing, reconciliations and service-related transactions, ensuring all claims and credits are accurately processed and followed through to resolution.

    • 5 days on-site role - parking provided
    • Strong team culture and progression opportunities
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  • Finance Business Partner

    Melbourne
    Permanent

    This Finance Business Partner role owns P&L performance, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial analysis to help drive profitability and strategic decision-making across the business. It partners closely with senior leaders, delivers executive reporting, and leads continuous improvement initiatives to enhance commercial insights and business performance.

    • Own end-to-end P&L and influence strategic business decisions .
    • Partner with senior leaders and drive high-impact commercial growth.
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  • Senior Finance Systems Analyst

    Epping
    Permanent
    AU$130,000 - AU$160,000 per year
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    Working closely with the CFO and broader finance team, the successful candidate will take ownership of the finance systems roadmap, workflow automation, and emerging AI technologies to deliver an uplift in efficiency and drive strong business outcomes.

    • Genuine opportunity to own and shape a business-critical transformation
    • Be at the forefront of automation and AI in finance
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  • Payroll Governance & Compliance Specialist

    Melbourne CBD
    Permanent
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    Join a nationally recognised organisation where payroll compliance is viewed as a strategic priority, not just a regulatory requirement. This is an outstanding opportunity to influence governance outcomes, strengthen compliance frameworks and play a key role in a proactive, forward-thinking payroll function.

    • Market-leading WFH flex
    • Excellent remuneration
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  • Finance Business Partner - Property Development

    Prahran
    Temporary

    An exciting opportunity for a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join a Melbourne CBD-based organisation with flexible hybrid working arrangements. This role combines budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and stakeholder partnering, providing key insights to support business performance and strategic decision-making.

    • Immediate Start - Melbourne CBD
    • 6-month contract (Hybrid working arranegment(
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  • Group Payroll Manager

    Melbourne CBD
    Permanent
    AU$170,000 - AU$200,000 per year
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    Lead a large-scale payroll function, drive continuous improvement, and influence payroll strategy within a highly flexible (remote) environment. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a complex national payroll operation while helping shape the future direction of payroll service delivery, systems, and governance.

    • Remote opportunity
    • PE backed business
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  • Senior Investment Manager - Listed Funds

    Melbourne
    Permanent

    An established investment organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Investment Manager - Listed Funds to join its investment team and play a key role in the management and oversight of its listed markets portfolio.

    • Broad investment exposure
    • Direct access to decision-makers
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  • Finance Business Partner

    Glen Waverley
    Permanent
    AU$150,000 - AU$175,000 per year
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    Provide financial insights and strategic support to drive business performance. Combine financial analysis and collaboration with key stakeholders to make a genuine impact.

    • Join a large, fast-growing multi-national organisation
    • Flexible work, great culture, and growth opportunities
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  • Payroll Team Lead

    Melbourne CBD
    Permanent

    Lead a high-performing payroll team supporting one of Australia's largest workforces while enjoying genuine flexibility, exceptional career development opportunities and a collaborative team culture. This is an opportunity to make a real impact in a large-scale, complex payroll environment where your expertise and leadership will be highly valued.

    • Amazing WFH flexibility
    • Large national workforce
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  • Finance Manager

    Ringwood
    Permanent
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    The Finance Manager role in the construction industry, based in Ringwood, focuses on managing financial operations and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

    • An outstanding workplace culture where maintaining a healthy work-life balance i
    • Exceptional exposure to senior leadership, reporting directly to the CFO
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  • Payroll Officer

    Melbourne
    Permanent

    We are seeking a skilled Payroll Officer to join the accounting and finance team in Melbourne within the healthcare industry. This role focuses on ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll while adhering to compliance standards.

    • Hybrid and Flexible working arrangements
    • Supportive, high performing environment
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  • Financial Controller

    Clayton
    Permanent

    As Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the entire financial accounting function while managing a small but capable finance team. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, providing commercial insights to the Managing Director, and maintaining healthy financial controls across a high-volume transactional environment.

    This is a highly visible role requiring strong technical capability, and attention to detail.

    • Permanent, Full-time role.
    • Well-established business in SE.
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  • Financial Controller

    Richmond
    Temporary
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    This is a Financial Controller opportunity within group reporting function for an ASX-listed retail company, supporting critical Board, investor relations and monthly reporting deliverables. Suited to an experienced finance leader with strong technical expertise, the role offers significant executive exposure and the opportunity to lead a capable team in a complex, fast-paced environment.

    • Senior group reporting role with Board and investor exposure
    • Six-month fixed-term contract in dynamic ASX-listed company
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  • Payroll Systems Test Analyst

    Melbourne CBD
    Permanent

    Ready to play a critical role in a major payroll transformation? Join a high-performing team where your expertise will directly influence the success of a large-scale SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) implementation and shape the future of payroll operations.

    • Major payroll transformation program
    • Excellent WFH flexibility
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  • Accounts Receivable Officer (Part-Time)

    Braeside
    Permanent

    This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their finance career to gain hands-on Accounts Receivable experience in a supportive team environment. You will assist with invoicing, account reconciliations, payment processing, and customer account queries while developing your skills across the finance function.

    • Enjoy flexible part-time hours with a supportive team culture
    • Build your finance career with hands-on experience and development opportunities
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  • Payroll Team Lead

    Melbourne CBD
    Permanent
    AU$125,000 - AU$132,000 per year

    Ready to lead a payroll team that is supported by best-in-class systems, exceptional leadership, and genuine workplace flexibility? This is your opportunity to join a high-performing government organisation where people are valued, innovation is encouraged, and your leadership will make a real impact.

    • Excellent remuneration
    • Fantastic WFH flexibility
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  • Fixed Assets Manager

    Melbourne CBD
    Permanent
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    This Fixed Asset Manager role is responsible for overseeing the acquire-to-retire asset lifecycle, ensuring accurate capitalisation, reporting, compliance and stakeholder engagement across the business. The position offers significant exposure to senior leaders, major CAPEX projects and the opportunity to streamline process within a complex, multi-brand environment

    • Lead asset accounting across a large-scale retail and brand portfolio
    • Drive process improvement and influence key investment decisions
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  • Commercial Analyst

    Thomastown
    Permanent
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    The Commercial Analyst role, based in Thomastown within FMCG industry, focuses on providing financial insights to support strategic decision-making. This permanent position offers the opportunity to partner with key stakeholders and provide insights that drive performance and growth.

    • Join a recognised food manufacturing business in Melbourne
    • Influence commercial decisions through financial analysis
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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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