Accountants & Auditors
Code: 13-2011.00
Bright Outlook
Zone 4
Median Annual Salary
£83,680
Range: £56,020 - £144,090
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Four: High Preparation Needed
Job Zone 4
Industry Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Accountant
Accounting Officer
Audit Partner
Auditor
Cost Accountant
CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
Financial Auditor
Financial Reporting Accountant
General Accountant
Internal Auditor
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
- Process invoices for payment.
- Review accounts for discrepancies and reconcile differences.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Accounting software
Intuit QuickBooks
SAP Concur
Word processing software
Google Docs
Microsoft Word
Financial analysis software
Oracle E-Business Suite Financials
Tropics workers' compensation software
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
reading work related information
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Social
understanding people's reactions
looking for ways to help people
Business
accounting and economics
management
Arts and Humanities
English language
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Safety and Government
law and government
Verbal
read and understand what is written
communicate by speaking
Math
choose the right type of math to solve a problem
add, subtract, multiply, or divide
Ideas and Logic
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
use rules to solve problems
Visual Understanding
see hidden patterns
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Conventional
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
Key Work Styles:
Intellectual Curiosity
Cautiousness
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Achievement Orientation
Frequently Asked Questions About Accountants & Auditors
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Accountants & Auditors is £83,680. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £56,020, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £144,090 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Accountants & Auditors typically aligns with Job Zone 4 (Job Zone Four: High Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Essential skills and tooling for a Accountants & Auditors include: Intuit QuickBooks, SAP Concur, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Oracle E-Business Suite Financials, Tropics workers' compensation software. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are very likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Bright).
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£56,020
Median Annual (Average):
£83,680
90th Percentile (Senior):
£144,090
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