Assistant Accountants for hire in Cairns, Queensland

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    483

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Microsoft Excel
    7%
    Customer Service
    7%
    Time Management
    6%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    42%
    Vocational or technical training
    27%
    Master's degree
    20%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    1-2 years
    20%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Hungry Jack's
    • Exxonmobil PNG Limited
    • Arrow Electronics
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    43%
    2-5 years
    29%
    More than 5 years
    29%

Browse Indeed's database of 483 profiles for Assistant Accountants in Cairns, Queensland

Last updated: 28 Oct 2026

Assistant Accountant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $69,887 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $56,638 – $86,235 yearly
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  • Pharmacy Assistant

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCPR

    Skills

    Processing Cash TransactionsCash HandlingCustomer ServiceCPRFirst Aid CertificationPhone Etiquette
  • Field Service Technician

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Advanced DiplomaCertificate IICertificate III

    Skills

    AccountingAdministrative ExperienceMicrosoft OutlookQuickbooksAccounts ReceivableFront Desk
  • Corporate Services Coordinator

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceBusinessBlue Card

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSchedule ManagementMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software
  • Bookkeeper

    Smithfield, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    AccountingDriver LicenceCertificate II

    Skills

    Communication SkillsFinancial AccountingMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareFinancial ReportingFinancial Analysis
  • SENIOR EXTERNAL AUDITOR

    Smithfield, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    International School ExperienceCertificate IIEducationCertificate IHigh School (Year 10)

    Skills

    Financial AuditsGeneral Ledger ReconciliationFinancial Close ProcessingStakeholder EngagementInternal ControlsMicrosoft Excel
  • Administration Accounts Assistant

    Smithfield, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    NDIS Worker Screening CheckFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckBlue CardNational Police CheckCPR Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementData EntrySchedule ManagementConversational EngagementClient ServicesCustomer Support

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What skills do assistant accountants tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an assistant accountant include: microsoft excel, customer service and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for assistant accountants?

Common licenses or certifications for assistant accountants include: Driver Licence, First Aid Certification and Certificate II.

What are some job titles related to assistant accountants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to assistant accountants include: bookkeeper, corporate services coordinator and administration accounts assistant.

What level of education is common for an assistant accountant?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for an assistant accountant in Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an assistant accountant?

Most assistant accountants have 11 years of professional experience.

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