Chartered or Certified Accountant
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.
Typical Education Level
Honours, Bachelor's degree
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 16% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£35,579 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for chartered or certified accountant is £35,579
6,644 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 6,644. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
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Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for chartered or certified accountant roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £35,579 per year. That is about £2,965 per month or £18.25 per hour. New workers generally start on £18,114, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £67,389
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 6,644 people are employed in the region.
