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OSCA 211135Updated 2026-01-29

Taxation Accountant

National shortage level: Strong

ANZSCO 221113OSCA 211135

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 67k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1300
Salary range: AUD 61k-AUD 74k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

36%
NSW
27.2%
VIC
16.2%
QLD

Education mix

51.8%
bachelor degree
30.5%
Post graduate
8%
advanced diploma/ diploma

Role overview

Taxation Accountants analyse, report and provide advice on taxation issues to organisations or individuals, prepare taxation returns and reports, and handle disputes with taxation authorities.

What you do
  • Examines operating costs and organisations' income and expenditure.
  • Provides assurance about the accuracy of information contained in financial reports and their compliance with statutory requirements.
  • Provides financial and taxation advice on business structures, plans and operations.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: bachelor degree (51.8%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Examines operating costs and organisations' income and expenditure.
    • Introduces and maintains accounting systems, and advises on the selection and application of computer-based accounting systems.
    • Liaises with financial institutions and brokers to establish funds management arrangements.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 1300
    Annual median: AUD 67k
    Range: AUD 61k-AUD 74k