2,388 Accountant Jobs in Australia
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782 employers posted 1,188 accountant jobs in Australia in the last 30 days — every listing here comes straight from the employer's own careers site, no agencies, no reposts. Postings that disclose pay (264 recent ones) typically run A$69k–A$147k, with a median around A$95k. Australian salaries are quoted per year in dollars (AUD), before tax. International hires typically come through the employer-sponsored Skills in Demand (TSS) visa — the employer nominates you for a role on the skilled occupation lists.
2,388
live postings (last 30 days)
64
added last 24 hours
$65K$46K–$98K
typical posted salary
2%
fully remote
782
companies hiring
Top Cut Foods Pty LtdOn-site· 🇦🇺Gold Coast, QLD, Australia · +1 more
Compass GroupHybrid· 🇦🇺Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Accor Apartments & RealtyOn-site· 🇦🇺Melbourne, VIC, Australia
AU CSOLverified
HLB Mann JuddHybrid· 🇦🇺Perth, WA, Australia
Utopia CA Pty LtdOn-site· 🇦🇺Perth, WA, Australia · +1 moreA$80k–A$85k
AU CSOLverified
NovotechOn-site· 🇦🇺Sydney, NSW, AustraliaA$85k–A$120k
AU CSOLverifiedKeyts Facility ServicesOn-site· 🇦🇺Kew, NSW, AustraliaA$90k–A$100k
GURNER™ GroupOn-site· 🇦🇺Melbourne, VIC, Australia · +1 more
Community Enterprise QueenslandOn-site· 🇦🇺Cairns, QLD, AustraliaUp to A$16k
AU CSOLverified
Australian Agricultural Company (AACo)On-site· 🇦🇺Brisbane, QLD, Australia
AU CSOLverified
Tasty ChipsOn-site· 🇦🇺Melbourne, VIC, Australia · +1 moreA$75k–A$80k
AU CSOLverified
PKF Sydney NewcastleOn-site· 🇦🇺Newcastle, NSW, Australia
AU CSOLverified
Hazell Bros GroupOn-site· 🇦🇺Gold Coast, QLD, Australia · +1 more
Rawco Constructions Pty LtdOn-site· 🇦🇺New Gisborne, VIC, AustraliaA$77k–A$130k
AU CSOLverified
What employers ask for
Of 524 analyzed Australian accountant postings, 362 (69%) reference a CA or CPA qualification — completed or in progress — making it the dominant credential. A degree or tertiary qualification appears in 281 postings (54%), Excel in 247 (47%), and Australian tax compliance work is prominent: BAS in 190 postings (36%) and tax returns in 150 (29%).
CA or CPA qualification (completed or in progress)
mentioned in 362 of 524 recent postings · many firms fund study and accept part-qualified candidates
Bachelor's degree or tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance
mentioned in 281 of 524 recent postings
Stated minimum years of experience
mentioned in 261 of 524 recent postings
Microsoft Excel proficiency
mentioned in 247 of 524 recent postings
Month-end close experience
mentioned in 217 of 524 recent postings · reconciliations appear in 311 postings (59%)
BAS preparation and lodgement
mentioned in 190 of 524 recent postings
Xero
mentioned in 124 of 524 recent postings · the most-named accounting platform; MYOB follows with 73 mentions
Australian public practice experience
mentioned in 87 of 524 recent postings · a common ask in chartered and advisory firm roles
From an analysis of 524 recent postings, September 2026.
Accountant Jobs in Australia: common questions
- How many accountant jobs are open in Australia right now?
- 2,388 live openings as of the latest crawl, with 1,188 posted in the last 30 days. Listings are pulled continuously from employer career sites and removed the moment they close, so the count you see is the market, not an archive.
- What do accountant jobs in Australia pay?
- Among the 264 recent postings that disclose pay, the typical range is A$69k–A$147k, with a median around A$95k. Australian salaries are quoted per year in dollars (AUD), before tax. Each listing below shows the employer's own figures where disclosed.
- Which companies are hiring accountants in Australia?
- Over the last 30 days the most active employers include Private Advertiser, RSM, Perigon Group, NSW ICAC – Independent Commission Against Corruption — 782 companies in Australia posted at least one opening in that window.
- Where in Australia are most accountant jobs?
- Among recent onsite and hybrid postings, the busiest locations are Sydney, NSW, Melbourne, VIC, Brisbane, QLD. 18 of the newest 1,000 postings are fully remote.
- Do employers in Australia sponsor work visas?
- International hires typically come through the employer-sponsored Skills in Demand (TSS) visa — the employer nominates you for a role on the skilled occupation lists.
- Do accountant jobs in Australia require CA or CPA?
- It is the most-cited credential by far: 362 of 524 analyzed postings (69%) reference CA or CPA, though many accept candidates still studying toward the qualification — and several firms offer to fund course and membership fees.
- Which accounting software should Australian accountants know?
- Xero leads with 124 mentions across 524 analyzed postings (24%), followed by MYOB with 73 (14%). Generic spreadsheet skills matter more broadly — Excel appears in 247 postings (47%).
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