finance & accounting market & salary intelligence 2025/26.

The Australian finance and accounting sector continues to provide career opportunities for skilled professionals who maintain contemporary skills in emerging technologies. Growth is evident across services and government-funded organisations, while traditional industries are evolving and seeking experienced talent. Flexible workforce models remain in high demand, with contracting and temporary work coming to the fore, particularly in project and change-based initiatives. 

Automation and AI are transforming the sector, streamlining routine tasks and enabling professionals to focus on strategic and analytical responsibilities. In-demand roles include FP&A, commercial finance, business partnering, and key transactional positions such as payroll and general ledger management, whilst finance transformation specialists are highly sought as organisations invest in system upgrades, automation, and data analytics.