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Accounting and finance is a widespread industry in Australia and there are many exciting opportunities for professionals on the horizon. According to Labour Market Insights, around 4.2% of the Australian workforce have their main job in the financial services industry, which includes roles such as accountants, financial advisers, CFOs, finance managers, bankers and loan officers.
Looking forward, jobs in the accounting and finance industry are projected to grow by 33,200 (or 6.3%) over the five years from November 2021 to November 2026. This is great news for candidates, as it means more jobs will be available across the industry. But what can you expect to earn? This guide covers average salaries for a range of accounting and finance roles.
The following are average base salaries (excluding superannuation) in Australia for a range of accounting and finance roles, taken from the 2022 Michael Page Salary Guide.
Role
Average base salary for 12 months (AUD)
(Excluding superannuation)
Management Accountant
$90,000
Project Accountant
$100,000
Senior Management Accountant
$110,000
Senior Project Accountant
$140,000
Accounts Payable Officer
$67,000
Senior Accounts Payable Officer
$80,000
Accounts Payable Manager
$115,000
Accounts Receivable Coordinator
$62,500
Billings Officer
$75,000
Credit Controller
Senior Accounts Receivable Officer
Accounts Receivable Manager
Credit Manager
$120,000
Junior Analyst
Pricing Analyst
Financial / Commercial Analyst
Sales Analyst
Business Intelligence Analyst
Senior Financial / Commercial Analyst
$125,000
Finance Business Partner
$145,000
Auditor
$67,500
Senior Auditor
$77,500
Audit Manager
Senior Audit Manager
Director - Audit & Assurance
$150,000
Bookkeeper
$70,000
Company Accountant
Cost Accountant / Site Accountant
Senior Cost Accountant
Plant Finance Manager
Manufacturing Financial Controller
$160,000
Graduate Accountant
$57,500
Assistant Accountant
$65,500
Fixed Asset Accountant
Financial Accountant
$85,000
Revenue Accountant
Senior Financial Accountant
Systems Accountant
Group Accountant
$130,000
Financial Accounting Manager
$135,000
Head of Financial Accounting
$180,000
FP&A Analyst
Senior FP&A Analyst
FP&A Manager
Strategy Manager
Head of FP&A
$200,000
Head of Strategy
$230,000
Fund Accountant
Senior Fund Accountant
$95,000
Internal Auditor
Senior Internal Auditor
Internal Audit Manager
Head of Internal Audit
Payroll Officer
Senior Payroll Officer
Payroll Manager
Risk Analyst
Senior Risk Analyst
Risk & Compliance Manager
Risk Manager
Group Financial Controller
$190,000
Finance Director / Head of Finance
Chief Financial Officer
$280,000
Graduate Tax Accountant
$60,000
Tax Accountant
Tax Analyst
Senior Tax Accountant
Tax Manager
Tax Director
Treasury Analyst
$105,000
Treasury Accountant
Treasury Manager
Job opportunities are available across all areas of financial and accounting If you’re looking for your next role, check out our current finance and accounting jobs.
Alternatively, if you’d like to discuss future opportunities with one of our specialist recruiters, get in touch with your local team today. We’ll work with you to find you a role with a competitive salary that suits your skill set, experience and career ambitions.
