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Management Accountant

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A Management Accountant manages financial activities, prepares reports, sets budgets, makes forecasts, and advises on costs and pricing.

  • This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
      • WA
  • 10,000 people employed in Australia
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become a management accountant

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

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Management Accountant generally earns $2,163 per week ($112,476 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 field is expected to grow strongly in coming years. There are currently 5,200 people employed in this industry in Australia and many of them specialise as a Management Accountant. Management Accountants may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If a career as a Management Accountant interests you, consider enrolling in a Bachelor of Accounting. This course covers topics such as 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 suitable.

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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

Management Accountant careers

A Management Accountant coordinates financial activities for a large business or organisation. You might prepare financial reports and statements and set budgets for departments, projects and other activities. Management Accountants make financial forecasts and provide advice on operating costs, spending and pricing.

Management Accountants should have excellent numerical skills and keen attention to detail. You’ll need to be organised and able to manage your time well. Management Accountants require strong communication skills and must be able to liaise with colleagues at all levels of an organisation.