Chartered and certified accountants

Description

Jobholders in this unit group provide accounting and auditing services, advise clients on financial matters, collect and analyse financial information and perform other accounting duties required by management for the planning and control of an establishment's income and expenditure.

• Plan and oversee implementation of accountancy system and policies.
• Prepare financial documents and reports for management, shareholders, statutory or other bodies.
• Audit accounts and bookkeeping records.
• Prepare tax returns, advise on tax problems, and contest disputed claims before tax officials.
• Conduct financial investigations concerning insolvency, fraud, possible mergers, etc.
• Evaluate financial information for management purposes.
• Liaise with management and other professionals to compile budgets and other costs.
• Prepare periodic accounts, budgetary reviews and financial forecasts.
• Conduct investigations and advise management on financial aspects of productivity, stock holding, sales, new products, etc.

Entrants usually possess a degree or equivalent qualification. To qualify as an accountant, entrants must undertake a period of training within an approved organisation and successfully complete professional examinations. Exemptions to some professional examinations are available to those with appropriate academic qualifications.