Accounting technicians and bookkeepers

Quebec

The employment outlook will be Very good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.In this occupational group, demand depends primarily on that of bookkeeping, financial statement compilation and payroll services.The needs related to new accounting standards and fraud prevention continue to support the expansion of accounting services.Technological developments contribute to an increased demand for these professionals by enabling them to carry out work that had traditionally been assigned to other specialists.The variety of industry sectors for this group provides a very good employment outlook, although the increasing use of artificial intelligence, particularly in the bookkeeping field, may affect employment in the long term.Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in Quebec: Approximately 39,650 people work in this occupation. Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors: Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 23%Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (NAICS 52, 53): 11%Construction (NAICS 23): 9%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 81% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 19% compared to 18% for all occupations69% of accounting technicians and bookkeepers work all year, while 31% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.14% of accounting technicians and bookkeepers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 16% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 84% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 19% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 19% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 44% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations

Northwest Territories

The employment outlook will be Very good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in Northwest Territories for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Accounting technicians and bookkeepers are employed across nearly all industries in the Northwest Territories.Changes in technology, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes, may slow down job growth and change some job roles.From 2021-2040, 181 job openings are forecast for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Northwest Territories (Government of Northwest Territories, 2023).Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in Northwest Territories: Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors: Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 42%Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 25%Construction (NAICS 23): 7%Wholesale and Retail Trade (NAICS 41, 44-45): 6%Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 91% compared to 88% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations91% of accounting technicians and bookkeepers work all year, while 9% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.19% of accounting technicians and bookkeepers are self-employed compared to an average of 7% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 17% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 83% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 8% compared to 17% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 27% compared to 26% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 18% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 19% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it difficult to find work.This is a fairly large occupation, and so staff replacement generates a lot of the vacancies.There has been a strong supply of applicants in the Halifax region, resulting in more difficulty among jobseekers in finding work and an increase the number of openings that are only part-time in nature.Candidates with two or more years of experience or specific technical skills will find employment with greater ease than recent graduates of post-secondary programs. Training is sometimes offered by employers to candidates with strong soft skills.Workers need to be versed in modern software accounting applications, and many positions now require workers to combine bookkeeping with other duties. There are also opportunities for persons in this occupation to be self-employed.Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in Nova Scotia: Approximately 4,300 people work in this occupation. Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors: Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 22%Construction (NAICS 23): 13%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 8% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 67% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 33% compared to 18% for all occupations68% of accounting technicians and bookkeepers work all year, while 32% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.27% of accounting technicians and bookkeepers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 15% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 85% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 23% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 37% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations