Management Accountant — Subclass 186 Pathway
Employer Nomination Scheme visa · Permanent
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 186 — Employer Nomination Scheme visa
- Points test
- Not points-tested
- Sponsor
- Employer sponsor required
- Eligibility list
- MLTSSLSTSOLROLCSOL
- Base fee
- from $4,770 (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~6-15 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Management Accountant for migration purposes is handled by: CPAA, CAANZ, IPA.
Each occupation has a single designated assessing authority — refer to the occupation page for the body that assesses it.
Management Accountant × Subclass 186 — pathway overview
Management Accountants (ANZSCO 221112) are listed on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Combined Skilled Occupation List (CSOL), making this occupation eligible for the permanent Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa. The Subclass 186 operates through the Direct Entry, Temporary Residence Transition, and Labour Agreement streams. In the Direct Entry stream, applicants must be under 45, hold Competent English (IELTS 6.0 in each band or equivalent), and demonstrate at least three years of full-time experience in management accounting. Skills assessment is conducted by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), or the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). The sponsoring employer must be Department of Home Affairs-approved and demonstrate no suitable Australian worker is available. The indicative fee is from AUD 4,770, with processing typically 6 to 15 months. Permanent residency is granted on visa approval. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Key requirements
High-level criteria for Subclass 186. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Under 45 years of age at application (with limited exemptions)
- Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
- Nominated by an approved Australian employer
- Positive skills assessment in the nominated occupation (Direct Entry stream)
- At least three years of relevant work experience (Direct Entry stream)
- Health and character requirements
Other visa pathways for Management Accountant
- 189Details →Skilled Independent visa
Permanent points-tested visa for workers not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state.
- 190Details →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 485Details →Temporary Graduate visa
Post-study work visa for recent graduates of Australian qualifications.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Details →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations for Management Accountant
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.