Accounts Officer
Coordinate and record financial activities and transactions.
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- What's it like to be an Accounts Officer?
- How to become an Accounts Officer
- Latest Accounts Officer jobs
- Top skills and experience for Accounts Officers
- Is Accounts Officer the right role for you?
- Accounts Officer role reviews
What's it like to be an Accounts Officer?
Accounts Officers coordinate income and expense activities for companies. They are also responsible for bookkeeping, petty cash, employee expenses and reconciling invoices.
Tasks and duties
- Processing invoices.
- Managing petty cash and staff expenses.
- Responding to customer, vendor and employee enquiries.
- Processing payments.
- Reconciling bank statements.
- Providing general administrative support when needed.
How to become an Accounts Officer
You don’t need qualifications to work as an Accounts Officer, but they may be viewed favourably by employers.
- Complete a Certificate III in Accounts Administration (FNS30317), available through TAFE and registered training organisations.
- Alternatively, consider completing a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping (FNS40217), which will provide you with a broader skill set.
- Level up your learning with a Diploma of Accounting (FNS50217). To enrol in the Diploma you’ll need to have completed the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, or you’ll need to complete an Accounting Principles Skill Set (FNSSS00014) to upskill.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Accounts Officer employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Invoicing
Reconciliations
Accounting
Xero Accounting Software
Bank Reconciliations
Payroll
Bookkeeping
Thoroughness
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Latest Accounts Officer reviews
Nov 2024
Working as a Senior Accounts Officer has been a great opportunity to develop expertise in transactional accounting and accounts receivable processes, but the role’s heavy focus on AR tasks can limit broader career growth.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationManufacturing, Transport & Logistics
The good thingsBeing a Senior Accounts Officer can be rewarding but also limiting (depending on your JD)
The Good Things
This role offers a strong foundation in financial operations, particularly in accounts receiv...
The challengesHeavily focus on accounts receivable, the work can become repetitive, as much of the role involves chasing payments and managing overdue accounts daily. This limits exposure to other areas like budget...
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Mar 2025
In my previous roles, I have gained expertise in sc in scheduling, data entry, handling cross correspondence, customer service , managing office iloperations, and managing accounts
Reviewer's QualificationMaster of Accounting
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationAccounting
The good thingsAttention to detail when it comes to accounting, the devil is truly in the details.
The challengesEffective communication skills
Knowledgeable and continuous learning
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