Assistant Accountant
Provide support to Accountants and finance teams by processing payments and preparing financial statements.
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- What's it like to be an Assistant Accountant?
- How to become an Assistant Accountant
- Latest Assistant Accountant jobs
- Top skills and experience for Assistant Accountants
- Is Assistant Accountant the right role for you?
- Assistant Accountant role reviews
What's it like to be an Assistant Accountant?
An Assistant Accountant supports senior Accountants and the wider finance team by processing payments and invoices, preparing financial statements, budgets and accounts.
Tasks and duties
- Prepare, process and reconcile accounts, invoices, payments and month-end reporting, including profit and loss statements.
- Assist with GST and BAS lodgement, as well as budgeting and forecasting reports.
- Support senior staff members as required and liaise with external accountants and shareholders.
How to become an Assistant Accountant
Being an Assistant Accountant is usually regarded as the first step in a career in accounting or finance. To work as an Assistant Accountant in Australia a degree in accounting isn’t required, but qualifications in accounting, economic or mathematics may be highly regarded by employers.
- Undertake study in accounting, economics or finance. This may be a Diploma of Accounting (FNS50215) or a Bachelor of Business (Accounting).
- Work towards entry into one of the three professional accounting bodies that regulate and accredit accountants in Australia - the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), CPA Australia (CPA) and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ). A bachelor degree in accounting is the minimum qualification for entry into CPA and CA ANZ, whereas the IPA requires at least a Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Accounting.
- Assistant Accountants with experience can work towards becoming a financial accountant or a management accountant.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Assistant Accountant employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Accounting
Accounts Payable
Reconciliations
Bank Reconciliations
Balance Sheet Reconciliations
Accounts Receivable
General Ledger
Financial Reporting
Microsoft Excel
Accounting Software
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Latest Assistant Accountant reviews
Nov 2024
I enjoy the process of overseeing financial aspects of projects, ensuring that budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting are accurate and up to date.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Business
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationBanking & Financial Services
The good thingsOne of the most enjoyable aspects is the sense of accomplishment that comes with seeing a project through from the financial side, ensuring it stays within budget and supports successful outcomes. I a...
The challengesOne of the most enjoyable aspects is the sense of accomplishment that comes with seeing a project through from the financial side, ensuring it stays within budget and supports successful outcomes. I a...
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Nov 2023
writing something down is more reliable than relying on even the strongest memory.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Accounting and Finance
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationAdministration & Office Support
The good thingsBeing an accountant is far more than just a profession; it’s a role that brings a unique blend of challenges and rewards. In my experience as an accountant, several aspects of this career stand out, m...
The challengesAlthough rewarding, the role of an accountant isn’t without its challenges. The most prominent is the high stress associated with tight deadlines, especially during the tax season or financial year-en...
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