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Chief commerce accountant
Responsible for:
Analysing finances, dealing with expenses, preparing statements, dealing with payroll and stock finances and financial negotiations.
Average salary:
Varies from £14,000 to £250,000 a year.
Typical working hours:
35 hours a week.
Qualifications:
Degree, preferably in maths, accountancy, business studies, economics or finance. However, it is possible to become an accountant with lower school qualifications. Without A Levels it is possible to acquire the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification, which is fully recognised in the trade. Office juniors can work up to accountant level, but you have to have GCSEs and preferably A Levels to begin with. Then, if you find yourself in a company that is willing to train you, you can acquire the necessary AAT, CAT or CIMA.
General requirements:
- Good mathematical and computer skills
- Analytical skills and a logical approach
- Good understanding of business
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to explain technical financial information clearly
- Organisational and time-management skills
- Discretion with confidential information.
Career prospects:
There are many opportunities to advance your career. You can progress to a team management position or cross from commercial accountancy to public and private sectors. There are opportunities to become a finance director or controllers, and to reach board level, including the position of chief executive positions. Alternatively you can work for yourself, with consultancy work and the chance to set up your own independent practice. Progressing up through the ranks is a lifetime's work. There are no shortcuts.
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