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Group Accountant

A Group Accountant oversees financial operations for large organisations, ensuring efficient accounting systems, reporting, and forecasting.

How do I become a group accountant

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

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Group Accountant generally earns $2,300 per week ($119,600 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 sector has experienced a strong increase in employment 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 Group Accountant. Group Accountants may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If a career as a Group Accountant interests you, consider enrolling in a Bachelor of Accounting. This course explores a range of 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.

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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

Group Accountant careers

A Group Accountant manages financial accounts for large organisations that have smaller companies within them. You’ll oversee accounting operations for the entire group and ensure accounting systems are working efficiently. Group Accountants may prepare reports and provide financial information for management teams. You may be involved with budgeting and financial forecasting.

Group Accountants should have strong analytical skills and be able to create accurate forecasts for a range of purposes. It’s important you can communicate well and provide information to a range of stakeholders. Group Accountants should be organised and able to follow correct procedures.