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Business Services Accountant

A Business Services Accountant manages financial tasks, primarily focusing on taxation, preparing reports, and advising clients on tax matters.

How do I become a business services accountant

Get qualified to work as a business services accountant with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Business Services Accountant generally earns $1,577 per week ($82,004 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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The number of people working in this industry has grown strongly in recent years. There are currently 205,700 people employed as an accountant in Australia and many of them specialise as a Business Services Accountant. Business Services Accountants may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If a career as a Business Services Accountant interests you, consider enrolling in a Bachelor of Accounting. This course covers topics including business and corporate law, financial accounting, taxation law, corporate accounting, economic principles, business practice and management, auditing, business strategy and ethics and corporate responsibility. A Bachelor of Commerce may also be appropriate.

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Further reading

Career Spotlight: Accounting and Taxation Professionals

9th October 2019

What can you do with a Diploma of Accounting?

29th September 2021

What can you do with a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping?

18th August 2020

Business Services Accountant careers

A Business Services Accountant carries out financial management duties for a range of businesses, usually focusing on taxation issues. You might prepare financial reports and help businesses submit tax returns. Business Services Accountants may provide taxation advice or make recommendations on managing tax requirements.

Business Services Accountants should be good with numbers and have strong attention to detail. It’s important that you are organised and can manage multiple clients at one time. Business Services Accountants should have strong communication skills and be able to liaise with clients from a range of backgrounds.