Group
Occupation
211131 Accountant (General)
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
211131 Accountant (General)
Provides services relating to compliance-based financial, non-financial and sustainability-related reporting, auditing, insolvency and accounting information systems, and advises on association record-keeping requirements.
Registration or licensing may be required for certain services such as auditing.
Specialisations
- Financial Analyst
- Insolvency Accountant
- Production Accountant (Screen or Live Performance)
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Provides advice regarding business plans, structures and accounting systems
- Examines the income and expenditure of individuals and organisations
- Conducts financial investigations, prepares reports, and manages insolvency
- Assists in the formulation of budgetary and accounting policies