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  • Financial Accountant

    Frankston
    Permanent
    AU$85,000 - AU$100,000 per year



    Seeking a Financial Accountant to join a Not for Profit organisation in Melbourne's South East.

    • Permanent Opportunity
    • Hybrid Working - 3 Days WFH
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  • Financial Accountant

    Perth CBD
    Permanent
    AU$110,000 - AU$125,000 per year

    Rare Financial Accountant role offering an opportunity step into the resources industry and grow your career.

    • Opportunity to step into the resources industry and grow your career.
    • Broad role offering exposure across the business.
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  • Financial Accountant

    Fremantle
    Permanent
    AU$125,000 - AU$130,000 per year

    Michael Page are partnering with a FMCG industry business that are seeking a Financial Accountant to join in a newly created position. Working in a dynamic team and established business you'll play a key part in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting month‑end processes, and ensuring strong compliance across the finance function.

    • Work in a well established and rapidly growing FMCG industry business.
    • Linking the Financial accounting and Operations team together.
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  • Senior Financial Accountant

    Brisbane
    Permanent

    This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong Senior Financial Accountant to join a rapidly growing Australian business backed by a global organisation. You'll play a key role in financial reporting, compliance, and continuous improvement while partnering with stakeholders across the business to support its ongoing growth and success.

    • Join a business on an exciting growth journey
    • Enjoy a collaborative culture with exceptional staff tenure
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  • Senior Financial Accountant

    Sydney
    Permanent

    We're on the lookout for a detail-oriented Senior Financial Accountant to join a leading retail business. This is a great permanent role based in Sydney, offering a competitive salary and some great perks with a hybrid work arrangement.

    • ASX exposure at scale - clear progression in a leading retail brand.
    • Strong progression, high-visibility role in market leader.
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  • Senior Financial Accountant

    Sydney
    Permanent
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join a reputable organisation in the insurance industry. This role is based in Sydney and offers an excellent opportunity to utilise your accounting expertise in a challenging and rewarding environment.

    • Join an organisation that is enjoying double-digit growth!
    • Learn & develop from exceptional Finance leaders!
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  • Senior Financial Accountant - Immediate Start

    Truganina
    Temporary

    An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join a leading industrial and manufacturing business in Truganina. This contract role will see you play a key part in delivering accurate financial reporting, providing meaningful financial analysis, and supporting key business initiatives.

    • $130,000-150,000 Excluding Superannuation
    • Industrial - Immediate Start
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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 Financial Accountant (SaaS) | 2 Days Onsite

    Cremorne
    Permanent
    AU$120,000 - AU$145,000 per year
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    High-impact Senior Financial Accountant role in a scaling SaaS business, responsible for owning month-end, financial reporting, cash flow, and revenue processes while ensuring compliance with AASB/IFRS. The role also leads transactional finance, drives system and process improvements (including automation and AI), and partners across the business to support growth and operational efficiency.

    • Exceptional culture and high trust, flexible working environment
    • Report to an inspiring, high performing leader.
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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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  • Senior Financial & Systems Accountant

    Brisbane
    Permanent

    Are you a finance professional with strong SAP expertise who thrives on driving system improvements, automation and business transformation? We are seeking a Senior Financial & Systems Accountant (SAP Specialist) to play a pivotal role in enhancing finance systems, improving reporting capability and delivering greater efficiency across a complex national business.

    • Own and influence a major SAP environment
    • Combine technical accounting, systems expertise and business transformation
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  • Financial Accountant

    Westmeadows
    Temporary

    Join Iconic Australian Retail Success Story as an Accountant in Northwest Melbourne. This role focuses on supporting the accounting and finance functions to ensure smooth financial operations.

    • Join an iconic Australian retail brand with exposure to global operations.
    • Broaden your career with multi-entity, multi-currency accounting experience.
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  • Financial Accountant

    Brisbane
    Temporary

    Join a high-performing finance team during a critical period and provide essential support through the End-of-Financial-Year (EOFY).

    • Immediate start
    • Short-Term Contract + Extension
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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 Accountant

    Port Melbourne
    Permanent
    AU$90,000 - AU$100,000 per year
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    Experienced Senior Accountant sought for a growing industrial business in Port Melbourne. Permanent role offering broad accounting exposure and career growth.

    • Growing Business
    • Work From Home flexibility
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  • FP&A Manager

    Moorabbin
    Permanent

    The FP&A Manager will play a pivotal role in guiding financial planning, forecasting, and analysis within the retail sector. This permanent position in Moorabbin offers an exciting opportunity to support strategic decision-making and drive financial performance.

    • Drive strategic decisions and shape business performance in a market leader.
    • Join a collaborative team with career growth, flexibility and impact.
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  • Senior Property Accountant - Global Business

    Sydney
    Permanent
    AU$150,000 - AU$165,000 per year

    This role leads end‑to‑end property accounting and financial reporting across a diversified property portfolio, including jointly held assets. You will play a critical role in ensuring financial integrity, statutory compliance, and high‑quality insights to support strategic decision‑making.

    • High‑visibility role partnering closely with senior leadership
    • Own complex property accounting across a diverse asset portfolio
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  • Financial Reporting Lead | 1 Day Onsite | Tech | Immediate Start

    Melbourne
    Temporary
    AU$145,000 - AU$165,000 per year
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    Support a key finance transformation initiative while contributing to day-to-day financial reporting and technical accounting activities. Working within a collaborative finance team, you will play a hands-on role across month-end reporting, financial statements, reconciliations, audit support, and complex accounting matters, while helping drive process improvements, system enhancements, and the optimisation of reporting within NetSuite.

    • Super flexible working arrangements - 1-2 days onsite
    • Join a genuinely exceptional, social, high performing culture
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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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  • Accountant/Bookkeeper - Part Time

    Melbourne
    Temporary

    We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Part Time Accountant to join a thriving organisation within the Financial Services space. This role focuses on managing financial operations and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

    • Melbourne, CBD
    • Immediate Start - Diverse Investment Fund
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  • Reconciliation Officer

    Sydney CBD
    Temporary

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Reconciliation Officer to join a reputable organisation within the retail industry. This contract role in Sydney focuses on ensuring accuracy in financial records and supporting the Accounting & Finance department. This is a 3 month contract role.

    • Build reconciliation expertise in a reputable FMCG organisation.
    • Competitive pay and valuable Accounting & Finance exposure.
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  • Senior Management Accountant

    Rowville
    Permanent

    In this role as a Senior Management Accountant, you will oversee financial planning, reporting, and analysis to support strategic decision-making within the FMCG industry. You will play a pivotal role in driving financial efficiency and business performance.

    • Global FMCG leader with strong brands and career growth.
    • High-impact role partnering with cross functionally & with senior leadership .
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Financial accountant jobs in Australia are highly sought after and can potentially offer a great deal of job satisfaction. Opportunities for financial accountants include working in the public and private sectors, with some of the more prestigious accounting firms offering attractive career paths. As a financial accountant, you will most likely be expected to have knowledge of Australian accounting systems, taxation procedures, auditing principles and reporting standards.

As well as building relationships and working closely with clients, you will also be responsible for preparing financial reports and statements as well as managing records related to investments and liabilities. Financial accounts that work in Australia have excellent prospects for career advancement along with competitive salaries. 

Those interested in this field can expect an intellectually stimulating career that utilises problem-solving skills to ensure efficient financial management strategies which ultimately help organisations succeed. 

Now more than ever, there are more jobs available for job seekers. There is always an excellent opportunity for an exceptional financial accountant – so put your accounting services to use now and search our new jobs.

If you’re looking for a financial accountant job, Australia is an excellent place to start your career as a financial accountant, as the market offers an abundance of job opportunities. 

Financial Accountant Jobs - FAQs

What do you do as a Financial Accountant?

Financial Accountants play a vital role in the world of finance and accounting. They are responsible for overseeing, analysing and reporting a company's financial data while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

By providing financial assistance, accountants must adhere to generally accepted accounting principles when completing their tasks. This involves creating reports that reflect cash flows, profits and losses, as well as consistent analysis of past performance to suggest areas for improvement. As highly trained professionals, a qualified accountant plays an integral role in helping businesses make sound fiscal decisions.

What is the highest-paying job in accounting?

The highest-paying job in accounting in Australia is typically a Chief Financial Officer. The average annual salary for such a role typically falls between $150,000-$300,000 depending on the size and nature of the company. These positions typically require a great deal of experience and expertise to fill them, so it’s not surprising that they often come with lucrative wages attached.

The minimum qualifications to hold a CFO position depend on the particular business, though you’ll generally need at least a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, preferably with CPA or ACCA certification.

What is the difference between an accountant and a Financial Accountant?

Accountants and Financial Accountants both provide important expertise when it comes to interpreting and managing financial documents.

The key difference between an Accountant and a Financial Accountant is the scope of their tasks. An accountant typically performs audits, maintains financial records and prepares reports, while a Financial Accountant takes those services a step further by providing detailed strategic advice regarding budgeting, investments, taxation and other essential decisions. A Financial Accountant specialises in analysing real-world data to better understand the current markets and make informed predictions about the future economic landscape.

How do I get senior financial accountant jobs?

Becoming a senior financial accountant requires the attainment of both technical knowledge and professional experience. To build the knowledge base necessary to become successful in this profession, a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is recommended when searching for senior financial accountant jobs.

Potential accountants can pursue further education such as a master's degree or become a certified public accountant (CPA). Professional certifications like Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) are often preferred by employers and can give aspiring accountants an edge as they work toward more senior-level roles. For other finance positions, you can browse related jobs like financial controller, finance manager, finance director, assistant accountant, senior management accountant, and more. 

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