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Systems Accountant

A Systems Accountant manages financial systems, ensures compliance, develops procedures, trains staff, and provides analytical insights to management.

How do I become a systems accountant

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

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Systems Accountant generally earns $2,380 per week ($123,760 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 is expected to experience strong employment numbers in coming years. There are currently 205,700 people employed as an accountant in Australia and many of them specialise as a Systems Accountant. Systems Accountants may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If a career as a Systems 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

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

Systems Accountant careers

A Systems Accountant oversees financial systems for a large business or organisation. You’ll make sure systems operate efficiently and work with compliance regulations. Systems Accountants may develop new financial procedures and train staff when required. You might prepare reports and provide advice to management.

Systems Accountants should be organised and able to follow correct procedures. It’s important you have strong analytical skills and good problem solving abilities. Systems Accountants must be able to communicate clearly and work as part of a larger team. It’s important you can manage your time well and attend to several tasks at one time.