Accounting can be discovered back to earliest Mesopotamia. Modern accounting has been a very important part of running a successful business for centuries. Accountants (and other accounting professionals) play a vital role in the day-to-day activities of an organisation, regardless of size and as such, a career in accounting & finance makes for a great career choice, with very good earning potential and great career progression. In this blog, we discuss the most in-demand accounting jobs and discuss why you should consider a career in accounting.

Demand of Accounting Jobs

Businesses are newly set up, and others evolve from SMEs to larger organisations frequently. As such, the accounting professional’s role are in high demand.

Following we have highlighted a few accounting jobs in demand. If you are looking to train towards a career in accounting, one of the following career choices would be a great starting.

• Bookkeeping Manager
• Payroll Manager
•  Assistant Accountant
• Final Accounts Manager
• Finance Controller

Bookkeeping Manager

Bookkeepers are responsible for producing correct financial information about a company. For the most part, Bookkeepers directly report to the managers and business owners to help them make well informed financial decisions.

Average salary of Bookkeeper – £30,000

Check out our Bookkeeping Training to become Bookkeeper.

Payroll Manager

The Payroll Manager supervise all aspects of payroll processing, ensuring correct and timely distribution of employee salaries and benefits. Responsibilities also include managing payroll systems, compliance with tax regulations, and addressing payroll related inquiries.

Average salary – £32,000

Check out our Payroll Training to become Payroll Manager.

 Assistant Accountant

The Accounts Assistant plays a very important role in supporting financial operations. Responsibilities include assisting with bookkeeping tasks, invoices processing, maintaining financial records, and collaboration with the accounting team to ensure efficiency and accuracy in financial transactions.

Average salary – £30,000

Check out our Accounts Assistant Training to become Accounts Assistant Manager.

Final Accounts Manager

The Final Accounts Manager supervise the preparation final financial statements. Responsible for ensuring compliance & accuracy, they also collaborate with the accounting team, analyze financial data, and contribute to final strategic decision-making.

Average salary – £32,551

Check out our Final Accounts Training to become Accounts Manager.

Management Accountant

The Management Accountant is tasked with analyzing and producing financial reports for internal use. Responsibilities include interpreting and tracking key financial data, preparing management accounts, and offering insights to make strategic decision. They collaborate very closely with all departments to provide valuable insights that supports performance evaluation and effective business planning.

Average salary – £50,000

Check out our Management Accounts Training to become Management Accountant.

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