Accountant and auditor, Kaikaute, kaitātari kaute hoki
Also known as
- Accountant, auditor, accounting technician, financial accountant, accountant (auditor), external auditor, internal auditor
Accountants provide accounting services to companies, organisations and individuals. They prepare financial statements and forms and advise clients on financial aspects of business.
Duration
2:22 mins
Your pay could be
$55K
Lower
$69K to $127K
Most common
$176K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax

Accountants and auditors
- usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours
- usually work in offices and may travel locally to visit clients
- need to be methodical, accurate and responsible
Tasks
- set up financial statements, reports and budgets
- record money spent and received
- prepare GST and tax returns
- develop and check budgets
- examine financial records
- advise on business finances
- review accounting processes
- analyse financial performance of businesses
- assist with key financial planning
- manage cashflows and resources
Organised
Enterprising
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually need a qualification to become an accountant or auditor.
You may need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in accounting or business and management
- a Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification
- to complete the Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand (CA ANZ) CA Fundamentals, CA Foundations and CA Program to get a Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting
- to complete the CA ANZ Accounting Technician Program
- to be a member of Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand (CA ANZ)
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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