A guide to accounting & finance job salaries

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.

Average accounting & finance salaries

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.

Management accounting salaries

Role	Average base salary for 12 months (AUD)

(Excluding superannuation)

Management Accountant$90,000Project Accountant$100,000Senior Management Accountant$110,000Senior Project Accountant$140,000

Accounts payable salaries

Role	Average base salary for 12 months (AUD)

(Excluding superannuation)

Accounts Payable Officer$67,000Senior Accounts Payable Officer$80,000Accounts Payable Manager$115,000

Accounts receivable salaries

Role	Average base salary for 12 months (AUD)

(Excluding superannuation)

Accounts Receivable Coordinator$62,500Billings Officer$75,000Credit Controller$75,000Senior Accounts Receivable Officer$80,000Accounts Receivable Manager$110,000Credit Manager$120,000

Business analyst salaries

Role	Average base salary for 12 months (AUD)

(Excluding superannuation)

Junior Analyst$75,000Pricing Analyst$90,000Financial / Commercial Analyst$100,000Sales Analyst$100,000Business Intelligence Analyst$120,000Senior Financial / Commercial Analyst$125,000Finance Business Partner$145,000

Practice audit & assurance salaries

Role	Average base salary for 12 months (AUD)

(Excluding superannuation)

Auditor$67,500Senior Auditor$77,500Audit Manager$90,000Senior Audit Manager$120,000Director - Audit & Assurance$150,000

Accountant/bookkeeper salaries

Role	Average base salary for 12 months (AUD)

(Excluding superannuation)

Bookkeeper$70,000Company Accountant$90,000

Cost accounting salaries

Role	Average base salary for 12 months (AUD)

(Excluding superannuation)

Cost Accountant / Site Accountant$100,000Senior Cost Accountant$110,000Plant Finance Manager$120,000Manufacturing Financial Controller$160,000

Financial accounting salaries

Role	Average base salary for 12 months (AUD)

(Excluding superannuation)

Graduate Accountant$57,500Assistant Accountant$65,500Fixed Asset Accountant$80,000Financial Accountant$85,000Revenue Accountant$85,000Senior Financial Accountant$110,000Systems Accountant$110,000Group Accountant$130,000Financial Accounting Manager$135,000Head of Financial Accounting$180,000

Financial planning & analysis salaries

Role	Average base salary for 12 months (AUD)

(Excluding superannuation)

FP&A Analyst$100,000Senior FP&A Analyst$125,000FP&A Manager$150,000Strategy Manager$160,000Head of FP&A$200,000Head of Strategy$230,000

Fund & custodial services salaries

Role	Average base salary for 12 months (AUD)

(Excluding superannuation)

Fund Accountant$80,000Senior Fund Accountant$95,000

Internal audit & operational risk salaries

Role	Average base salary for 12 months (AUD)

(Excluding superannuation)

Internal Auditor$95,000Senior Internal Auditor$110,000Internal Audit Manager$130,000Head of Internal Audit$180,000

Payroll salaries

Role	Average base salary for 12 months (AUD)

(Excluding superannuation)

Payroll Officer$75,000Senior Payroll Officer$95,000Payroll Manager$120,000

Regulatory accounting, policy & risk management salaries

Role	Average base salary for 12 months (AUD)

(Excluding superannuation)

Risk Analyst$90,000Senior Risk Analyst$120,000Risk & Compliance Manager$140,000Risk Manager$150,000

Financial director & CFO salaries

Role	Average base salary for 12 months (AUD)

(Excluding superannuation)

Group Financial Controller$190,000Finance Director / Head of Finance$200,000Chief Financial Officer$280,000

Tax accounting salaries

Role	Average base salary for 12 months (AUD)

(Excluding superannuation)

Graduate Tax Accountant$60,000Tax Accountant$90,000Tax Analyst$100,000Senior Tax Accountant$110,000Tax Manager$150,000Tax Director$200,000

Treasury salaries

Role	Average base salary for 12 months (AUD)

(Excluding superannuation)

Treasury Analyst$105,000Treasury Accountant$110,000Treasury Manager$150,000

Searching for a job in finance & accounting?

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.

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Get a comprehensive view of salaries across various industries and roles with our Michael Page Salary Guide, which features the average salary of roles in Australia’s dynamic job market, or use our Salary Comparison Tool to see how your compensation compares to industry standards.