Skills Assessment Help
 

Hi,

I'm looking for any help or direction someone can give me in respect of the skills assessment.

I am at the beginning of the process for applying for a 189 skilled visa. I have a BA Accountancy and hold a qualification with the Association of Taxation Technicians. I have 5 years experience of working in an accountancy firm as a tax assistant as well as 3 years experience working for HM Revenue & Customs as a tax inspector for the affluent and high net worth population of the UK.

My query is with the occupation under which I can apply. I initially thought it would be taxation accountant (anzsco 2211-13) as all my experience is in taxation. However, it states that Australian taxation is a mandatory requirement - having never lived or worked in Australia then I obviously don't have this as part of my qualifications. If I were to apply under General Accountant (anzsco 2211-11) then would my work experience count for anything?

Very confused! If anyone could shed some light then it would be much appreciated.

Thank you...and sorry for the long post!

Re: Skills Assessment Help
 

Hi Rebecca.

I would probably be seeking a skills assessment as Accountant (General) based on your accounting degree.

This may well open up more options for sponsorship from a State or Territory Government.

Seek validation of work experience - which is likely to be considered to be in a closely related occupation - from the assessing body as well.

Remember also the need to undertake an English language test before you lodge the skills assessment.

I believe that CPA Australia has an office in London which can also discuss the migration skills assessment process with you: https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/abou...tact-us/europe

Feel able to send a PM to me if you think you will need some formal assistance.

Best regards.

Re: Skills Assessment Help
 

Thank you for your response.

I thought the General Accountant may be a better fit for my qualification but it's the work experience I'm concerned about as it's all in taxation?

I do have 6 years experience in an accountancy office which I hope count towards something. It's my last 3 years working for Government that I'm not sure will count towards anything unfortunately.

Thanks for the CPA link, I'll certainly look into that and contact them for advice if I can.

I sat the IELTS tests a fortnight ago, just got results this morning (8.5 8.0 8.5 8.5) so I'm happy I've got a headstart on my points.

One step at a time..I'll get there!

Re: Skills Assessment Help
 

https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/beco...e-requirements

Checking you did the Academic version of the IELTS test?

Best regards.

Re: Skills Assessment Help
 

Yes, it was the academic one.

Thanks

Re: Skills Assessment Help
 

Excellent!

Good luck, and feel able to send a PM or email to me if you think you will need any formal assistance.

Best regards.