Salary guide
Chartered Accountant
- Average salary
- £28,000 – £60,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
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- The UK has over 300,000 accounting professionals
Other names this job is known by
- Chartered Auditor
- Financial Accountant
Key responsibilities
- Prepare and audit financial statements
- Advise clients on tax, finance, and business strategy
- Ensure compliance with laws and regulations
- Manage budgets and forecasts
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in accounting, finance, or business
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification
- Experience in audit or accounting
- Analytical and IT skills
- Registration with a professional body
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Audit Manager
- Finance Director
- Partner
- Consultancy roles
How to get the job
- Study maths, business, or accounting
- Complete a degree and professional qualifications
- Apply for graduate schemes or entry-level accountancy roles
- Progress with experience and further training
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