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“Accountants” – Employer Nomination / Sponsorship
Any idea if it is feasible for an employer to sponsor someone as an Accountant or Assistant Accountant whether one is in the country or from overseas?
Thanks so much.
Kind regards,
Darlene
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8 Replies
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Hi Darlene, and welcome to Oz Visa Forum
Yes, it is feasible for an employer to sponsor someone as an Accountant (ANZSCO 221111) or Accounting Technician/Assistant Accountant (ANZSCO 551111), but the visa options and likelihood of sponsorship depend on the specific occupation list and employer requirements.
1. Visa Options for Accountants
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Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage – TSS) Visa:
- Accountant (ANZSCO 221111) is listed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), making it eligible for a 4-year TSS visa with a pathway to permanent residency (PR) through the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa.
- Assistant Accountant (ANZSCO 551111) is not currently on the main skilled occupation lists, so sponsorship under a standard 482 visa is unlikely unless through a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).
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Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme – ENS) Visa
- If an employer is willing to sponsor for permanent residency directly, Accountants (ANZSCO 221111) can apply under the Direct Entry stream.
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Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional – Provisional) Visa
- If the job is in a regional area, accountants may be sponsored through this visa, leading to PR after three years.
2. Finding Sponsorship
- If you are in Australia, being onshore with full work rights (e.g., a student or graduate visa) can make securing an employer willing to sponsor you easier.
- If you are overseas: It is possible but more challenging, as employers may prefer candidates already in Australia.
3. Where to Look for Sponsored Jobs
- 482jobs.com – A dedicated platform listing only employer-sponsored jobs in Australia.
- Seek & Indeed – Broader job platforms where you should search using terms like “visa sponsorship” or “TSS visa”.
4. Keep Connected: Since we launched, you aren’t the first accountant to post, and you appear to be the third accountant to join our community in the last few weeks. Please leverage the search options on our website to view other posts and identify other accountants in the process of moving to Australia. See here for current results
If you have further questions, feel free to ask!
Kind regards,
Markgettingdownunder.com
Australia's MLTSSL: High-Demand Jobs for Skilled Migrants
Discover high-demand occupations on Australia's Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and see how your skills can contribute to the economy.
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Hey Mark,
Thank you so much for this. I will continue exploring and hopefully something turns up.
I was on a Temporary Graduate Visa (485) and had put in my application in Skills Select for a 190 and 491 but did not get an invitation. I also applied to a number of companies including the ones I worked with hoping for sponsorship, but they could not do sponsorship (according to human resources) and one big mining company I worked with was laying off people due to restructuring so many of my colleagues had left. None of the many companies I applied to in Western Australia (WA) wanted to do employer sponsorship and I could not apply for a visa without nomination.
I have to admit I am disappointed because I have lived and worked in WA for 7 years, contributed in a big way to the state and travelled there so often the past 15 years and yet could not obtain a temporary or permanent visa to stay on.
I will keep a lookout on the forum and websites. Keeping the faith. Thanks again.
Kind regards,
Darlene
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I love your attitude, Darlene I wish you all the best with your ongoing search.
You mentioned being on a Temporary Graduate Visa (485). Are you still in Australia, and if so, how much time do you have to secure a role?
Regard Mark
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Hi Mark,
Thanks so much. My visa expired mid-December. I have returned home but hoping for an opportunity to go back. I am oversharing here but if it helps someone else, it might be a good thing.
I was consistently working in hospitality for 7 years doing just about anything related to hospitality (kitchenhand, cleaning, food and beverage attendant and much more). I volunteered for almost 5 years for many organisations in Perth including Curtin Volunteers and Mission Australia for the homeless but had no paper qualification to qualify for a visa.
At the time, international students were not allowed to take on any other studies while on a student visa. I found out too late that this is now allowed as of 2023 or 2024. Migration agents and lawyers I went to in the past 3-4 years (too many to even mention), had no idea of changes happening so rapidly and were only familiar with the straightforward cases.
I was lucky in a way that I stayed in Perth when Covid hit because manpower was needed all around and I had no financial support especially as I was an international student studying full time, but I love hospitality and volunteering and continued until I left Perth. I was also part of the social community and paid all my taxes from day 1, to the extent I joked with friends that I could not hide with a name like “Darlene” and being just about everywhere in every major organisation in Perth 🙂
Let’s see what 2025 holds. Fingers crossed.
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Thank you for sharing your insights, Darlene. Australian migration certainly likes to throw hurdles at people and it’s a tough journey for Agents to sometimes keep across the latest legislation (though the fees some of them charge – you would probably think they should).
Your comments also make me reflect on this article we shared on one of our other websites, getting down under last Tuesday.
from our article
Even after overcoming visa hurdles, many migrants struggle to gain employment that matches their qualifications. Nearly 40% of skilled migrants report working in jobs below their experience level during their first year in Australia. The recognition of overseas qualifications remains a significant challenge, leading to underemployment and frustration.
Seems like it is a common theme. Hopefully, the many frustrated voices are being heard!
gettingdownunder.com
Australia’s Migration Challenge: The Road to Opportunity
Australia’s migration system offers opportunity but comes with hurdles. Learn how skilled workers can navigate visa complexities, job barriers, and rising costs.
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Hi Mark,
Thanks so much for your reply and the links. I have been reading them and reading between the lines to find anything that might help my situation. I wish consideration was given to contribution a person made to the state, how long they have lived there and how much contribution was made to the boost the local economy and help society.
The article you attached helped. Thanks for sending that.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Darlene 🙂
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I agree, Darlene. Your being here is almost a “try before you buy” for Australia.
Under the general skilled migration scheme, having Australian experience can give you extra points,. However, this has to be in a field closely related to your nominated occupation (so hospitality won’t help your aspirations to come to Australia leveraging your accountancy background).
As the article I shared earlier suggested, something is clearly broken from a process perspective, and I hope the Australian government sees this and starts to act.
You are doing all the right things though and I wish you all the success in your journey. 🙏🏻
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Good day Mark!
Thanks so much 🙂
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