OSCA 211135

Taxation Accountant

Overview

  • Employed persons

    13,600

  • Employment status

    73.9% Full time

    26.1% Part time

  • Median age

    42 years

  • Employment by sex

    50.7% Female

    49.3% Male

    Gender balanced

  • Indigenous employment share

    0.5%

  • Main employing industry

    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

Indicator Taxation Accountant Total employment
Employed persons 13,600 12,049,400
Median age 42 years 40 years
Full-time share 73.9% 64.2%
Part-time share 26.1% 35.8%
Female employment share 50.7% 48.5%
Male employment share 49.3% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Gender balanced Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 0.5% 2.2%
Main employing industry Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

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

What the occupation involves

  • Provides taxation advice on business structures, plans and operations
  • Prepares taxation returns for individuals and organisations
  • Represents clients in disputes with the taxation authorities
  • Undertakes tax compliance reviews, assists clients with tax audits by regulators, and advises on tax implications on the purchase and sale of businesses, mergers and capital financing

Common occupation titles

  • Taxation Agent
  • Taxation Consultant

Specialisations

No specialisations are listed for this occupation.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 1
equivalent to a university level qualification (Bachelor degree or higher).

Note: While skill levels are described using formal education levels, some people use a combination of informal learning, on-the-job training and personal experience to achieve an equivalent level.

Licensing or registration requirements

Registration or licensing may be required.

OSCA structure

Professionals (2)

Employment

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Taxation Accountant Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 83.3% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Financial and Insurance Services 4.3% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Public Administration and Safety 3.9% Construction 8.9%
    Manufacturing 1.2% Education and Training 8.8%
    Mining 1.0% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Wholesale Trade 0.8% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Construction 0.7% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Transport, Postal and Warehousing 0.6% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Administrative and Support Services 0.5% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Information Media and Telecommunications 0.5% Financial and Insurance Services 3.7%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    States and territories

    Employment distribution by states and territories, 2021

    • New South Wales

      35.6%

    • Victoria

      27.3%

    • Queensland

      16.2%

    • South Australia

      5.5%

    • Tasmania

      1.4%

    • Northern Territory

      0.6%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      1.5%

    Taxation Accountant Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 4,900 35.6% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 3,700 27.3% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 2,200 16.2% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 750 5.5% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 1,600 11.9% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 180 1.4% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 80 0.6% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 200 1.5% 248,600 2.1%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Age and sex

    Employment distibution by age group and sex, 2021

    Taxation Accountant

    Total employment

    Age group Taxation Accountant Total employment
    15–24 years 6.2% 14.3%
    25–34 years 25.2% 22.7%
    35–44 years 24.7% 22.3%
    45–54 years 18.8% 20.4%
    55–64 years 14.6% 15.3%
    65–74 years 8.3% 4.3%
    75 years and over 2.1% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Taxation Accountant Total employment
    Female 50.7% 48.5%
    Male 49.3% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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