Chartered and certified accountants

West Herts College; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Watford is seeking a qualified accountant to manage financial duties. The candidate should possess a degree or equivalent qualification and complete professional training. Responsibilities include preparing financial documents, auditing accounts, and advising on financial matters. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on the institution's financial health.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification required.
• Training within an approved organisation is necessary.
• Successful completion of professional examinations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plans and oversees implementation of accountancy systems and policies.
• Prepares financial documents and reports for management.
• Audits accounts and bookkeeping records.
• Prepares tax returns and contests disputed claims.
• Conducts financial investigations concerning insolvency and fraud.
• Evaluates financial information for management purposes.
• Compiles budgets and other costs with management.
• Advises on financial aspects of productivity and stock.

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Professional examinations

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• plans and oversees implementation of accountancy system and policies
• prepares financial documents and reports for management, shareholders, statutory or other bodies
• audits accounts and book-keeping records
• prepares tax returns, advises on tax problems and contests disputed claim before tax official
• conducts financial investigations concerning insolvency, fraud, possible mergers, etc.
• evaluates financial information for management purposes
• liaises with management and other professionals to compile budgets and other costsprepares periodic accounts, budgetary reviews and financial forecasts
• conducts investigations and advises management on financial aspects of productivity, stock holding, sales, new products, etc.

Educational Requirements

• 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.