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An Accounts Officer manages financial records, oversees income and expenditures, processes invoices, reconciles statements, and prepares reports efficiently.

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      This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.

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  • This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become an Accounts Officer?

Get qualified to work as an Accounts Officer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Accounts Officer generally earns $1,450 per week ($75,400 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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This industry has seen a slight decline in employee numbers in recent years. There are currently 135,500 people employed as an Accounts Officer in Australia compared to 141,500 five years ago. Accounts Officers may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If you’re thinking of starting a career as an Accounts Officer, you could enrol in a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping. This course will cover topics such as processing financial transactions, administering accounts and ledgers and preparing financial reports. You could also consider a Certificate IV in Accounting or a Diploma of Accounting.

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Further reading

What can you do with a Diploma of Accounting?

29th September 2021

What can you do with a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping?

18th August 2020

Career Spotlight: Accounting and Taxation Professionals

9th October 2019

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Accounts Officer careers

An Accounts Officer looks after the overall financial accounts and records for an organisation. You’ll oversee all income and expenditure payments and keep a record of all transactions made. An Accounts Officer might have to process invoices, make necessary payments and reconcile bank statements. You may also manage employee payments and expenses. You’ll ensure all bookkeeping is up to date and prepare reports as requested.

An Accounts Officer need to be highly organised. You’ll need to be aware of all financial transactions and be able to process payments quickly when needed. You’ll need excellent attention to detail and should always follow correct financial procedures. Accounts Officers should be skilled with a range of software programs and should be able to produce professional financial reports.

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