A VISUAL REPRESENTATION OF KEY INDUSTRY INSIGHTS & TRENDS*
November 2024: Brisbane’s Public Accounting Industry Insights
Brisbane’s November’s Monthly Industry Insights (MII) report for reveals the latest statistics on public accountant employment patterns, the flow of talent, and major shifts among employers. Here’s a closer look at the report’s key findings and what they mean for accounting professionals and employers.
Public Accountant Employers
Leading Employers: The largest employers in Brisbane’s public accounting sector include:
- BDO Australia. (64, increase of 14%)
- Pitcher Partners (52, increase of 21%)
- Hall Chadwick (34, increase of 21%)
- Bentleys Queensland (32, increase of 11%)
Each of these firms has seen notable growth since last year.
Brisbane’s Public Accounting Workforce Snapshot
Total Employment: Greater Brisbane is home to over 2,502 public accountants.
Demand: The demand for accountants remains very high, with popular positions including Accountant, Senior Accountant and Assistant Accountant.
Tenure: Accountants in Brisbane typically have a median tenure of 1.6 years, suggesting a moderately high turnover and potential opportunities for fresh talent.
Job Changes: In the past year, 282 public accountants in Brisbane have changed roles, indicating healthy movement within the industry and a strong demand for experienced professionals.
Location of Public Accountants
The number of public accountants across major Australian cities (change from previous year).
- Greater Sydney Area: 7,236 accountants (3% decrease)
- Greater Melbourne Area: 6,106 accountants (4% decrease)
- Greater Brisbane Area: 2,502 accountants (6% decrease)
- Greater Perth Area: 2,216 accountants (4% decrease)
- Greater Adelaide Area: 1,713 accountants (3% decrease)
Skilled Labour Movement
This section shows major changes in public accountant employees in the last year.
- Moore Australia: increased by 40%
- Hoffman Kelly Accountants: increased by 33%
- BusinessDEPOT: decreased by 20%
- Bentleys Queensland: decreased by 11%
These numbers highlight which firms have seen the most significant shifts in their public accountant workforce, indicating growth for some and reduction for others.
Talent Pool Experience
Brisbane public accountant changes in job titles over the past year:
- Accountant: 1,629 (↓ 6%)
- Senior Accountant: 369 (↓ 2%)
- Assistant Accountant: 142 (↓ 7%)
- Graduate Accountant: 125 (↓ 6%)
- Intermediate Accountant: 59 (↓ 22%)
- Junior Accountant: 49 (↓ 13%)
These figures indicate percentage decreases across various accounting roles, with the largest reductions seen in Intermediate and Junior Accountant positions.
