Accountant

to be thorough and pay attention to detail
the ability to work well with others
administration skills
customer service skills
the ability to use your initiative
to be flexible and open to change
maths knowledge
excellent verbal communication skills
sensitivity and understanding
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

Your day-to-day tasks may include:

processing and paying invoices
recording receipts and payments
preparing and checking ledger balances and other monthly accounts
completing and submitting tax returns, VAT returns and National Insurance contributions
handling company expenses
updating computerised accounting systems

You could work in an office.

With experience, you could move into management or become self-employed and work on accounts for small businesses. You could also study to become a qualified accountant.

AAT and ACCA qualifications are recognised across the world, so you could work overseas.

You can find out more about careers in accountancy from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.