How do I become a accountant
Get qualified to work as a accountant with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Accountant generally earns $1,800 per week ($93,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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This industry has seen a moderate increase in employment numbers in recent years. There are currently 130,100 Accountants in Australia compared to 125,800 five years ago. Accountants may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’re planning a career as an Accountant you could consider enrolling in a Bachelor of Business. This qualification allows you to specialise in the core and elective subjects that best suit your career plans.
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Further reading
Career Spotlight: Accounting and Taxation Professionals
9th October 2019
What can you do with a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping?
18th August 2020All accountant courses
Accountant careers
An Accountant keeps financial records and processes financial accounts. You might be employed by a business or organisation to manage their financial systems or you might have your own business where you look after the accounts of individual clients. Accountants may specialise in a particular area such as taxation or auditing or you might provide general accounting services. This might include reconciling accounts, checking income and expenditure and preparing financial reports.
An Accountant needs to be good with numbers and have excellent attention to detail. You’ll need be organised and be able to manage several tasks at once. Accountants use a range of software systems to manage financial accounts so you’ll need the technical skills to input information and generate reports. You may be working as part of a larger team so communication skills are essential.
