Salary guide
Accountant
- Average salary
- £28,000 – £55,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
Finance and Accounting
- The UK has over 300,000 accounting professionals
Other names this job is known by
- Chartered Accountant
- Management Accountant
Key responsibilities
- Prepare financial statements and reports
- Audit accounts
- Advise clients on tax and finance
- Manage budgets and forecasts
- Ensure compliance with regulations
- Liaise with clients and HMRC
- Supervise junior staff
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in accounting or finance
- Professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills
- Proficiency in accounting software
- Attention to detail
- Registration with a professional body
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Accountant
- Finance Manager
- Partner
- Financial Controller
How to get the job
- Complete a degree in accounting or finance
- Obtain professional qualifications
- Apply for graduate schemes or entry-level roles
- Progress with experience and further study
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