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  • Tax and Accounting Lead

    Melbourne
    Permanent

    The Tax and Accounting Lead role, based in Melbourne, involves managing tax compliance and reporting within the FMCG industry. This permanent position requires a focus on ensuring adherence to tax regulations while supporting financial operations.

    • Lead tax strategy and compliance for a growing Australian food industry leader.
    • Own tax across life cycle in a $1B company in a high-impact leadership role.
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  • Accountant

    Melbourne CBD
    Permanent
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    As a Junior Accountant in Melbourne's CBD, you'll play a key role in the Infrastructure industry, managing financial records and ensuring accurate reporting. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to develop your career in Accounting & Finance.

    • Exciting new challenge with exceptional career progression
    • Work from home flexibility
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  • Capital Projects Accountant | ASX Mining

    Adelaide CBD
    Permanent
    AU$120,000 - AU$140,000 per year

    Step into a role where you'll influence major growth projects from day one. Join a high-performing ASX-listed mining business entering an exciting expansion phase, with genuine opportunities to accelerate your career and progress within a growing finance function

    • ASX listed mining business
    • Career progression
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  • Senior Management Accountant / Finance Manager

    Brisbane
    Permanent

    We're seeking an experienced finance professional who enjoys being close to the numbers, takes pride in getting things right, and isn't afraid to get involved across all aspects of the finance function.

    • Join a globally recognised, market-leading organisation
    • Enjoy a broad, hands-on finance role where you'll kead from the front
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  • Senior Financial Accountant

    Sydney
    Temporary

    We are seeking a skilled Senior Financial Accountant to join a leading organisation in the Technology & Telecoms industry. This temporary role, based in Sydney, offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the accounting and finance department.

    • Exposure to a global, high-growth tech leasing & asset finance industry
    • High-impact role solving complex accounting issues end-to-end
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  • Senior Accountant

    Melbourne
    Permanent
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    This Senior Accountant position in Melbourne offers a role for a second-time mover to bring their accounting expertise into the construction sector. The role focuses on delivering high-quality financial reporting and supporting business operations.

    • Second-move opportunity offering stakeholder exposure, forecasting & budgeting
    • Work from home flexbility
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  • Financial Accountant | First Time Mover Suited | ASX Tech

    International
    Permanent
    AU$120,000 - AU$140,000 per year
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    An exciting opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join a leading ASX-listed technology company, offering the ideal first move from audit into a commercial finance role in Melbourne. Joining a high-performing finance team, you will gain exposure to financial reporting, compliance, process improvement, and key stakeholder engagement while having clear career opportunities in a rapidly growing business.

    • Excellent first move into a high-growth ASX-listed technology organisation.
    • Join a fun social environment with clear career progression.
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  • Capital Projects Accountant | ASX Mining | First Time Movers

    Adelaide CBD
    Permanent

    Ready to make your first move from Big 4 or mid-tier into industry? Step into a role where your work directly impacts major capital projects.

    Join a high-growth ASX-listed mining business and gain hands-on commercial exposure from day one.

    • Career progression
    • Genuine market-leading remuneration
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  • Finance Director - Cyber Security

    Brisbane
    Permanent

    An influential leadership position with a fast-growing Tech business based out of Brisbane

    • Role in the SLT supporting strategic decisions
    • Profit-with-a-purpose business that combines social and commercial impact
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  • Finance Business Partner | ASX Tech | Commercial

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

    Work closely with operational and commercial leaders, providing insightful analysis and forecasting to support strategic decisions. Go beyond traditional financial reporting in this high visibility role within an ASX-listed tech business

    • Join an ASX-listed tech leader
    • Genuine high impact role and a license to drive change
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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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  • 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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  • Payroll Officer

    Logan City
    Temporary
    AU$90,000 - AU$95,000 per year
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    Our client, a leading Australian transport and logistics business, is seeking a detail-oriented payroll professional to join their supportive payroll team on a 12-month contract basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a high-volume, fast-paced environment where accuracy, customer service and teamwork are highly valued.

    • Flexible and Hybrid Working Arrangements
    • 12 Month Contract
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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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  • Payroll and Accounts Officer

    Brisbane
    Temporary
    AU$75,000 - AU$90,000 per year
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    Working in a hands-on environment, you'll take ownership of end-to-end payroll responsibilities whilst supporting wider finance functions when required. This is a great opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to expand on their financial skill-set.

    • Join a growing organisation, supporting payroll operations.
    • 6 month with view to go permanent.
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  • Payroll Officer

    Glendenning
    Permanent
    AU$80,000 - AU$90,000 per year

    Payroll Officer | Weekly Payroll | Flexible | Western Sydney | Onsite parking

    • Onsite parking
    • Flexible working arrangements.
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  • Finance Manager

    Brisbane
    Temporary
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    As the Finance Manager you will lead processes to clarify and optimise financial management, oversight, resource allocation and reporting functions to support the Executive's decision making.

    • Immediate start Leadership Role
    • Interesting & purposeful, work in a department committed to making a difference
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  • Collections Officer

    Macquarie Park
    Permanent

    The Collections role involves managing accounts receivable and ensuring timely debt recovery. This permanent position requires expertise to support financial operations and maintain accurate records.

    • Convenient North Ryde location with parking on site
    • 2 days WFH
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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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  • Senior Payroll officer

    Perth CBD
    Permanent
    AU$125,000 - AU$140,000 per year

    Join a fast-paced, collaborative team that values precision, continuous improvement, and exceptional employee experience.

    • Market-leading remuneration
    • Career progression
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  • Finance Analyst - FP&A and Innovation Lead- Infoxchange

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

    Join Infoxchange as a Finance Analyst - FP&A & Innovation Lead, where you'll help transform finance from a reporting function into a commercially focused business partner driving better organisational outcomes. Working across a diverse portfolio of technology, services and social enterprise operations, you'll turn data into insights, influence decision-making, and help shape the future of finance through AI, business intelligence and innovation

    • Combine commercial finance with purpose-driven social impact
    • Build AI, BI and FP&A capability alongside an innovative CFO
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  • Finance Business Partner

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

    Michael Page have exclusively partnered with a local Perth business to recruit a Finance Business Partner, located at their Jandakot offices.

    • Management reporting
    • Improve forecasting function
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  • WorkCover Payroll Specialist

    Melbourne CBD
    Permanent

    Join a respected organisation in a Melbourne CBD location as a WorkCover Payroll Specialist, responsible for the accurate calculation and processing of Workers' Compensation payments in accordance with Victorian legislation and payroll requirements. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to utilise and expand your WorkCover payroll expertise while working with a range of payroll systems and stakeholders.

    • Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
    • Develop your WorkCover payroll expertise across leading payroll systems.
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  • Accounts Clerk

    Brisbane
    Permanent
    AU$65,000 - AU$70,000 per year

    This is an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Clerk to join a dynamic and supportive finance team. It's the perfect role for someone early in their career, delivering core finance functions whilst building strong stakeholder relationships.

    • Permanent opportunity to join a global organisation
    • Close to public transport
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  • Payroll Remediation Manager

    Melbourne CBD
    Permanent

    Lead a high-impact payroll remediation program that will shape the future of payroll compliance and governance across a complex national organisation. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of critical remediation initiatives, influence senior stakeholders, and drive sustainable process improvements in a business committed to investing in people, systems and best practice.

    • Large, national workforce
    • Unrivalled WFH flexibility
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  • Bookkeeper, permanent role

    International
    Permanent
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    Join a growing and dynamic advisory-focused firm where you'll work with a diverse portfolio of clients, develop your technical skills, and build a long-term career in bookkeeping and business services.

    • Grow your career in a supportive and expanding firm
    • Enjoy variety and flexibility in your work
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  • Finance Systems Analyst - Business Improvement

    Melbourne
    Permanent

    The Finance Systems Analyst - Business Improvement is responsible for optimising finance systems and processes to enhance operational efficiency and support business growth. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in accounting and financial systems, combined with a passion for driving process improvement initiatives and delivering practical business solutions.

    • Immediate Start, Melbourne CBD
    • Process Imrpovement, System Integration, Commercial focus
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  • Finance Manager

    Perth Airport
    Permanent
    AU$135,000 - AU$160,000 per year

    Michael Page have exclusively partnered with a local Australian business to recruit a Finance Manager into their team on a full-time, permanent basis.

    • Manage a team of transactional finance
    • Lead month end process
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  • Finance Manager

    Moorabbin
    Permanent

    The Finance Manager position, based in Moorabbin, offers a key role within the manufacturing sector. This permanent role focuses on managing financial operations, a small team, and ensuring effective financial planning and reporting.

    • $135K - $145K plus superannuation, pending experience.
    • Well-established manufactuer.
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  • Finance Manager

    Parramatta
    Temporary
    AU$150,000 - AU$160,000 per year

    This Finance Manager role partners with operational, commercial and supply chain leaders to drive business performance through budgeting, forecasting, reporting, profitability analysis, costing and working capital management across a complex manufacturing environment.

    • 12 months Fixed-Term contract
    • Broad exposure across finance, operations and strategy
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Accounting jobs in Australia are highly coveted and offer a range of responsibilities and opportunities for career growth. Whether your work is in the private or public sector, accounting professionals in the accounting services field need an eye for detail, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to remain organised and accurate when helping clients and managing finances. Specialisations in this field include audit and assurance, taxation, financial accounting, audit processes, financial planning and consulting.

A successful accountant will be a true team player with a genuine interest in upholding quality accounting standards and responsibility. 

For those seeking career growth and exposure, working as an accountant can give one access to more jobs such as Financial Analyst, Business Analyst or Tax Consultant which pay very well and boast excellent opportunities for growth. A solid understanding of financial statements is also typically required in many accounting roles to understand where money is going and how best to utilise it for maximum efficiency. 

With job security high on the list of benefits, it's no wonder why people are eager to start their accounting careers in Australia!

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Accounting Jobs Australia - FAQs

What accounting jobs are available?

Accounting is a broad field with many specialisations and job opportunities. Depending on their degree and certifications, professionals in the accounting sector could pursue roles as auditors, CPAs, financial managers, tax advisors, or business analysts. They provide businesses and individuals with critical services such as tracking and managing finances, creating financial reports, developing strategic plans for the future, auditing records for accuracy and preparing taxes.

A successful candidate will find plenty of hands on accounting experience and career progression working as a full time assistant accountant, financial controller, or working in payroll tax, accounts payable all the way to being a senior accountant.

Accounting has been essential to the success of organisations for centuries. Accountants are finance professionals who provide vital analysis to ensure money is spent effectively, legally, and efficiently. Prospective accountants have the chance to make a lasting impact on anyone from small companies to global conglomerates.

Is accounting a good career?

Accounting careers can be an incredibly rewarding and satisfying choice for anyone with a passion for numbers and problem-solving. Those who pursue a path in accounting can benefit from strong job security, stability, and the opportunity for growth and development within some of the world's most powerful organisations. 

With a diverse range of roles from auditing to financial consulting, there continues to be an abundance of opportunities and hands on experience available in the realm of accounting. 

An accounting degree is one of the most marketable credentials available in today's economy, providing graduates with an auto-pass entry into many specialty fields within finance and business. A bachelor's degree or higher qualification gives you the perfect opportunity to land a permanent full time position in your ideal role.

Is there a demand for accountants in Australia?

Accounting is an important profession in the Australian economy, and there is no doubt that there remains a large and growing demand for qualified accountants in Australia. You’ll find accounting jobs provide plenty of career prospects. 

The emergence of new technologies has only increased the versatility of today’s accountants, who are expected to have knowledge and experience in fields such as data analytics as well as traditional accounting processes.

As more businesses recognise the importance of having an accurate account in their finance team, it is essential for them to employ professionals with proven knowledge and expertise in this area – something that can only be obtained from a successful career in accounting. By understanding these changing trends and the complexity of this field, it is clear that there is a solid demand for competent accountants in Australia.

How much does an accountant earn in Australia?

An accountant's salary in Australia can vary based on a number of factors, such as experience, qualifications and responsibility. Generally, accountants earn quite well in Australia: the average annual salary for an accountant is roughly $80,000-85,000 AUD a year. Those with more experience can expect to earn closer to the higher end of that spectrum depending on the accounting job, potentially even exceeding six figures in some cases.

As Australia's economy continues to grow, many full time accountancy roles are becoming available with increasing salaries and benefits.

With so many options out there, it's clear that accounting remains a lucrative profession for those looking to make sound investments in their future.

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