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Fund Accountant

A Fund Accountant oversees the financial activities of investment portfolios, analysing performance, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance.

How do I become a fund accountant

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

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Fund Accountant generally earns $1,925 per week ($100,100 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 strong increase in employee numbers over the last five years. There are currently 205,700 people working as an accountant in Australia and many of them specialise as a Fund Accountant. Fund Accountants may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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A Bachelor of Accounting is an ideal qualification if you’re interested in a career as a Fund Accountant. You’ll learn about 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 Business (Accounting) may also be appropriate.

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Further reading

What can you do with a Diploma of Accounting?

29th September 2021

Career Spotlight: Accounting and Taxation Professionals

9th October 2019

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

18th August 2020

Fund Accountant careers

A Fund Accountant manages the financial activities of an investment portfolio or fund. You might monitor financial transactions and analyse the fund’s performance. Fund Accountants may prepare reports or information and make recommendations on future strategies. You’ll ensure the fund is complying with relevant requirements.

Fund Accountants should have strong analytical abilities and be able to make accurate forecasts. It’s important you have excellent attention to detail and can follow correct procedures. Fund Accountants must be able to communicate well with a range of stakeholders. You’ll need to be organised and able to manage your time well.