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  • Financial Accountant

    Perth
    Temporary

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Accountant for a 6-month contract within the property industry. This role is responsible for delivering accurate monthly financial reporting, maintaining compliance and supporting the development of core finance processes. It is an excellent opportunity for an accountant who thrives in a hands‑on environment and wants to contribute to a forward‑thinking team.

    • This organisation leads the development of real estate and hospitality assets
    • Your expertise contributes to shaping meaningful places and impactful projects
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  • Financial Accountant

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

    This role manages full balance sheet ownership, statutory support, tax preparation, and audit coordination across APAC entities. It suits a technically strong accountant who thrives in a hands‑on, fast‑paced environment.

    • Join a growing business with full ownership of end‑to‑end financial accounting.
    • Work across multiple entities while building strong technical skills.
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  • Financial Accountant

    Parramatta
    Permanent
    AU$110,000 - AU$125,000 per year

    The Financial Accountant role is responsible for core financial accounting, tax compliance, statutory reporting, internal reporting, and supporting wider finance operations. It suits someone with strong technical accounting skills who can work independently while contributing to continuous improvement and financial control.

    • A chance to step into a technically engaging Financial Accountant role.
    • Gain broad exposure across tax, reporting, budgeting, and improvements.
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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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  • Financial Accountant

    Mount Waverley
    Permanent
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    We are seeking a detail oriented Financial Accountant to join a medium-sized company, specialising in the retail, wholesale, and distribution network. This permanent role in Mount Waverley offers an excellent opportunity to utilise your accounting expertise in a supportive environment. This role will offer one-day work from home, post probation, with additional flexibility offered.

    • Fast paced, hands-on role.
    • Mt Waverley location.
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  • Senior Financial Accountant - Global Business

    Sydney
    Permanent
    AU$135,000 - AU$160,000 per year

    The Senior Financial Accountant will play a pivotal role in managing financial reporting, compliance, and strategic analysis to drive business success. This position is ideal for a detail oriented professional with a strong background in accounting and finance within the technology and telecoms industry.

    • Senior Financial Accountant
    • Global Business
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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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  • Assistant Financial Accountant

    Melbourne
    Permanent
    AU$90,000 - AU$92,000 per year

    We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Financial Accountant to join a reputable organisation within the financial services industry. This role requires a detail-oriented professional to manage key accounting functions and support the finance team in delivering exceptional results.

    • Melbourne, CBD
    • Learning, Development and progression opportunity
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  • Senior Financial Accountant

    Parramatta
    Temporary
    AU$130,000 - AU$135,000 per year

    You will join a collaborative, high‑performing finance function and play a pivotal role across reporting, compliance, and systems improvements. This role offers strong exposure to operational and strategic accounting, making it ideal for someone looking to step into a long‑term position after proving capability during the contract phase.

    • Genuine contract‑to‑permanent pathway
    • Blend of compliance, reporting, analysis and business partnering
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  • Senior Financial Accountant

    Parramatta
    Permanent
    AU$156,800 - AU$168,000 per year
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join a high performing team within the industrial manufacturing industry. This role is based in Western Sydney and involves overseeing financial reporting, ensuring compliance with international accounting standards and preparing quarterly and annual budgets.

    • Long-term career stability and progression.
    • Highly competitive salary ($140,000 - $150,000 + superannuation + bonus).
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  • Financial Accountant

    Port Melbourne
    Permanent
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    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 Financial Accountant | 12 Month FTC | CBD | WHV Suited

    Melbourne
    Temporary
    AU$110,000 - AU$115,000 per year

    Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Senior Accountant will play a key role in strengthening the finance function and supporting day‑to‑day operations across a large, multi‑site business.

    • Immediate start with scope for permanent
    • Strong, collaborative team culture, flat structure
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  • Accountant

    International
    Temporary

    We are seeking a highly skilled Accountant to join a well-regarded not-for-profit organisation on a temporary basis. This position, based near Sydney CBD requires expertise in accounting and finance to support the organisation's financial operations.

    • Stable, long-term career growth in a respected academic environment.
    • Opportunity to influence financial strategy and support education.
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  • Accountant

    Hoppers Crossing
    Permanent
    AU$95,000 - AU$105,000 per year

    Are you a detail-oriented Accountant looking to make an impact in the Construction industry? Join a fast-paced Accounting & Finance team where you'll play a key role in managing and improving financial processes.

    • $105k + super
    • Growth Opportunities
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  • Senior Accountant

    Artarmon
    Permanent
    AU$110,000 - AU$120,000 per year

    Join a prominent organisation in the life sciences industry as a Senior Accountant. This permanent role based near Chatswood offers an excellent opportunity to manage accounting operations while contributing to the company's financial success.

    • Senior Accountant
    • Global Business
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  • Financial Reporting Team Leader

    Melbourne
    Permanent

    We are seeking a skilled Financial Reporting Lead to take charge of financial reporting within the Infrastructure space.

    This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to lead and streamline reporting processes effectively as well as mentor a small team.

    • $120,000 - 125,000 Excluding Superannuation
    • Melbourne, CBD | Hybrid working arrangement
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  • Senior Management Accountant

    Dandenong
    Permanent
    AU$135,000 - AU$145,000 per year

    Amazing opportunity for an experienced Senior Management Accountant to be a part of well-established business that is growing with a great culture!

    • Well established but still growing quickly
    • Opportunity for growth and development
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  • Assistant Accountant

    Brisbane
    Permanent
    AU$100,000 - AU$110,000 per year

    This Assistant Accountant role provides broad exposure across core accounting, reporting, and operational finance in a growing natural resources business. Working closely with senior finance stakeholders, the role offers strong development opportunities for someone building their career in commercial finance.

    • Leading mining organisation with international operations
    • Career progression
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  • Business Advisory Manager

    Melbourne
    Permanent
    AU$145,000 - AU$165,000 per year

    We are seeking a qualified and experienced Business Advisory Manager to join a professional services firm in Melbourne. This role focuses on providing exceptional accounting and finance services to clients, ensuring the delivery of high-quality business advisory solutions.

    • Great to opportunity to develop your career
    • Amazing work/life balance
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  • Finance Manager

    Melbourne
    Permanent

    The Finance Manager will play a key role in overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance within funds management space. The role combines compliance with commercial, being across financial accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and process improvement, making this a widely scoped role for the right candidate.

    • Financial Services: Investment Firm | Melbourne CBD
    • $130,000-160,000 + super, Depending on experience
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  • Finance Systems Analyst - Tech One

    Braybrook
    Temporary
    AU$120,000 - AU$128,000 per year

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Finance Systems Analyst to support a Not For Profit organisation in Melbourne's West, on a 6 to 9 Month contract. You will play a vital role in maintaining and optimising financial systems within the Accounting & Finance department.

    • 6 to 9 Month Contract
    • Tech One Systems Analyst
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  • Financial Analyst

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

    This Financial Analyst role delivers management accounting, commercial analysis, budgeting, and cash flow reporting across multiple entities and channels. It provides critical financial insights to support decision‑making and partners closely with leadership and operational teams.

    • Highly commercial role driving financial performance across the business.
    • Join a dynamic, fast‑growing organisation with multi‑entity exposure.
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  • Junior Fund Accountant / Investment Accountant

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

    Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to kick-start your career in accounting within the financial services industry? We are seeking a motivated Junior Fund Accountant / Investment Accountant to join a professional team based in Melbourne.

    • Direct exposure to equities, hedge funds & PE/VC
    • High-impact role with strong growth
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  • Accounts Officer

    Brisbane
    Temporary
    AU$80,000 - AU$80,000 per year
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Clerk to join a professional services team in a leading Professional Services organisation, based in Brisbane CBD. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to financial operations and support the organisation's accounting functions.

    • Join a reputable, national law firm offering growth in a supportive environment
    • Based in Brisbane CBD, close to public transport
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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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