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Typically reporting to a CEO or senior manager, a Company Accountant plays an essential role in an organisation. Usually found in smaller companies, this is an all-around accounts role with duties including the monthly production of accounts, managing the BAS, PAYG, payroll and other management reporting requirements.
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Hiring the right Company Accountant is crucial for a business’s financial health and growth. A skilled accountant manages the day-to-day transactions and provides key insights that can drive decision-making and long-term strategy. They ensure compliance, streamline operations, and optimise cash flow—allowing business owners to focus on growth. Typical job duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Managing the day-to-day accounting transactions
Reconciling all accounts
Preparing the monthly accounts
Preparing ad-hoc management reports
Managing the accounts payable function
Managing the accounts receivable, alerting Management about problem accounts
Payroll processing and other associated payroll tasks
Preparation and lodgement of monthly or quarterly business activity statements (BAS)
Liaising with the external Chartered Accounting firm for yearly accounts and tax issues
Supervision of an Accounts Clerk
Basic HR administrative tasks
Additional skills a hiring manager would be interested in are:
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Range: $90,000 - $110,000 + Superannuation.
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You will generally find a Company Accountant in smaller organisations. As a result, they are generally responsible for a variety of tasks combining both financial and management accounting including the monthly production of accounts, BAS, PAYG, payroll and other management reporting. It may also encompass Accounts Payable and Receivable.
Company Accountants are often found in smaller companies and have a thorough knowledge of accounting or bookkeeping. You will require a degree/diploma and a professional qualification to perform the full remit of the role and the ability to take on the responsibility and accountability for the broader finance function.
There are two paths for your qualifications. The first is to complete a 3-year degree and then study for your CPA or CA which takes approximately 2 - 3 years. The second route is to enrol in a CIMA or ACCA program after you have finished school which often takes four years.
A Company Accountant can expect to earn between $80K - $120K + Super depending on experience and the size of the organisation.
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