Finance & Accounting Hiring Outlook for 2026
The Finance & Accounting employment market in Greater Western Sydney is heading into 2026 with strong momentum.
As businesses across the region continue to expand, digitise and strengthen financial governance, demand for skilled finance professionals is outpacing supply. From mid-tier commercial organisations to large national operations, hiring managers are moving earlier and faster to secure the right people.
What we’re seeing in the market:
* Demand remains high across core roles - Financial Accountants, Management Accountants, Payroll Specialists, Assistant Accountants, and Credit & AR professionals are among the most requested hires. Employers are particularly focused on candidates who can blend technical accuracy with commercial insight.
* Systems and data skills are now essential - ERP exposure (SAP, Oracle, MYOB Advanced, NetSuite, Dynamics) and strong Excel/data reporting capability are no longer “nice to have”, they’re expected. Candidates who can improve processes, reporting visibility, and automation are standing out.
* Hiring processes are speeding up - Top candidates are often off the market within 1–2 weeks. Delays in interview scheduling or decision-making are resulting in missed hires, especially for mid-level accounting and transactional finance roles.
* Salary expectations are stabilising, but competition is real - While the rapid salary spikes of previous years have eased, strong candidates still have options. Employers offering flexibility, career progression, and supportive leadership are securing talent faster than those competing on salary alone.
With continued business growth across Norwest, Parramatta, Blacktown, and surrounding hubs, more organisations are building local finance teams rather than relying on CBD-based functions. This is creating excellent opportunities for both employers and professionals seeking roles closer to home. Workforce planning is key in 2026. Proactive hiring strategies, clear role scopes and streamlined recruitment processes will be critical to attracting and securing high-performing finance professionals.
If you’re planning to hire this quarter or would like insight into salary benchmarks, candidate availability, or market conditions specific to your business, we’d be happy to help. Contact our Specialist Recruiters, Sebastian Westbury-Price for permanent roles on 0488 810 176 or Mae Alvar for temporary roles on 0488 810 266.
