Accountants

An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).

About this Career

Average Salary

£37,164

New workers start at around £17,525. Normal pay is £37,164 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £65,199

Annual Openings

225

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Conducts investigations and advises management on financial aspects of productivity, stock holding, sales, new products, etc.
  • Prepares periodic accounts, budgetary reviews and financial forecasts.
  • Liaises with management and other professionals to compile budgets and other costs.
  • Evaluates financial information for management purposes.
  • Conducts financial investigations concerning insolvency, fraud, possible mergers, etc..
  • Prepares tax returns, advises on tax problems and contests disputed claim before tax official.
  • Audits accounts and book-keeping records.
  • Prepares financial documents and reports for management, shareholders, statutory or other bodies.
  • Plans and oversees implementation of accountancy system and policies.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Monitoring 71%
Mathematics 68%
Active Listening 67%
Active Learning 66%
Critical Thinking 62%
Learning Strategies 61%
Reading Comprehension 60%
Speaking 55%
Writing 51%
Science 8%

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