All careers

Assistant Accountant Courses

An Assistant Accountant supports a financial team by managing accounts, processing transactions, and preparing reports while adapting to varied tasks.

    • AI Exposure: High

      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.

      Explore all careers
  • 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 Assistant Accountant?

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

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Assistant Accountant generally earns $1,538 per week ($79,976 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.

Author Image Courses.com.au Team

The financial sector has seen a slight increase in employee numbers over the last five years. There are currently 130,100 people in the accounting industry in Australia and many of them are employed as Assistant Accountants. Assistant Accountants may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

Author Image Courses.com.au Team

If you’re planning a career as an Assistant Accountant you could consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Accounting. This course will cover topics such as preparing financial reports, making financial calculations and using accounting technology. You could also think about a Certificate IV in Bookkeeping or a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping. You could also further your studies with a Diploma of Accounting.

Author Image Courses.com.au Team

Related fields of study

Finance

Studying a finance course is the modern gold standard for launching a successful career in the industry. Get started today!

All Finance

Accounting

Interested in a career as an Accountant, Auditor or registered Tax Agent? Here online you’ll find the latest accounting courses, including classes approved by the Australian Tax Practitioners Board (TPB).

Career opportunities

Bookkeeping

Looking for the training and qualifications you need to become a bookkeeper, payroll officer or BAS Agent? Here online you’ll find the latest courses for bookkeepers, including classes that are approved by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB).

Career opportunities

Further reading

What can you do with a Diploma of Accounting?

29th September 2021

Career Spotlight: Accounting and Taxation Professionals

9th October 2019

How to start a career as a Personal Assistant

2nd December 2021

All assistant accountant courses

Assistant Accountant careers

An Assistant Accountant works as part of a financial team to help manage the financial accounts of a small or large business. You might perform administrative duties for the accounts department or assist other accountants with their work. Your tasks might involve collecting financial information, processing transactions or assisting with the preparation of financial reports. Assistant Accountants may also work for accountants with their own business who deal with individual clients.

An Assistant Accountant should be flexible as your daily duties will change regularly. You’ll need to be organised and be able to manage several tasks at once. It’s important that you can follow instructions and understand accounting procedures. Assistant Accountants need excellent attention to detail and should be able to use a range of financial software systems.

Courses by location