Skills in Demand visa subclass 482
A temporary employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an approved DAMA employer and applicable labour agreement arrangements.
Learn moreAccountant – ANZSCO 221111
DAMA OCCUPATION OVERVIEW
DAMA Options for Accountants
Accountant (ANZSCO 221111) is available under selected DAMA arrangements. Participating regions, occupation conditions, concessions and employer-sponsored visa pathways may vary between DAMAs. Review the current regions and requirements below.
Occupation guide
Occupation details and duties
Accountant (general) plans and provides systems and services relating to the financial dealings of organisations and individuals, and advises on associated record-keeping and compliance requirements. Registration or licensing is required.
Typical tasks and duties
Accountants may perform the following tasks:
- assist with the formulation of budgetary and accounting policies
- prepare financial statements for presentation to boards of directors, management, shareholders and statutory bodies
- conduct financial investigations, undertake audits, prepare reports and advise on such matters as the purchase and sale of businesses, mergers, financing, suspected fraud, insolvency and taxation
- examine the income and expenditure of institutions
- provide assurance about the accuracy of information contained in financial reports and their compliance with statutory requirements
- provide financial and taxation advice about business structures, plans and operations
- liaise with bankers and brokers to establish funds management arrangements
- advise on the selection and application of computer-based accounting systems
- appraise cash flow and financial risk of investment projects.
Employer-sponsored pathways
Possible DAMA pathways
Availability depends on the relevant DAMA agreement, occupation conditions, concessions, employer endorsement, nomination requirements and the applicant’s circumstances.
Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186
A permanent employer-sponsored pathway that may be available where the relevant DAMA agreement and nomination requirements permit it.
Learn moreSkilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa subclass 494
A provisional regional employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an endorsed employer in a participating DAMA region.
Learn moreDAMA availability
Occupation available in 8 DAMA regions
Accountant (General) is recorded as available in the DAMA regions listed below. Open a region card to review the relevant regional DAMA information.
DAMA region
Northern Territory DAMA
Northern Territory
DAMA region
Far North Queensland DAMA
Queensland
DAMA region
Townsville DAMA
Queensland
DAMA region
Goulburn Valley DAMA
Victoria
DAMA region
Great South Coast DAMA
Victoria
DAMA region
East Kimberley DAMA
Western Australia
DAMA region
Goldfields DAMA
Western Australia
DAMA region
Pilbara DAMA
Western Australia
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We can review the relevant DAMA agreement, occupation conditions, employer sponsorship and visa requirements.
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Accountant (general) historical SkillSelect report
The current PointsView report includes historical SkillSelect data through June 2026 for ANZSCO 221111.
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Historical information does not predict invitations, visa outcomes or migration eligibility.
Reviewed by Principal Migration Consultant
Reviewed by Mohammad Reza Azimi
This occupation page has been reviewed for migration context by Shada Migration Services. Mohammad has assisted clients with Australian migration matters since 2009 and holds a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from the Australian National University.
Last reviewed: July 2026
