What does an accountant do?

They record financial transactions, prepare accounts and tax returns, check that rules are followed and help managers understand and plan their finances.

Do I need a professional qualification?

You can start as a bookkeeper or accounts assistant without one. Senior and chartered roles usually need a recognised qualification such as ACCA, CPA or a national equivalent.

Will software and AI replace accountants?

They automate routine entry, but businesses still need people who understand the numbers, judge unusual cases and give advice. Learn the tools and focus on analysis.

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Accountant Roadmap

Record, report and explain the money side of a business so people can trust the numbers and plan ahead.

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Accountant

1Accounting basicsBeginner

2Financial statementsBeginner

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3Day-to-day accountingIntermediate

4Management accountingIntermediate

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5Audit, controls and ethicsAdvanced

6Professional growthAdvanced

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The roadmap

1Accounting basicsBeginner

2Financial statementsBeginner

3Day-to-day accountingIntermediate

4Management accountingIntermediate

5Audit, controls and ethicsAdvanced

6Professional growthAdvanced

Projects to practise with

Beginner

Keep the books for a month

Build the three statements

Intermediate

Set up accounting software

Annual budget

Advanced

Company health check

Control review

The Accountant roadmap, stage by stage

Double-entry bookkeeping

Journals, ledgers and the trial balance

Spreadsheets for accounting

How businesses work

The three main statements

Accruals, depreciation and inventory

Accounting standards

Reading an annual report

Accounting software

QuickBooksAlternative option

Receivables, payables and bank reconciliation

Payroll and tax basics

Costing and budgeting

Financial ratios and analysis

Forecasting and cash flow planning

Dashboards with Power BIOptional

Internal controls

Audit

Professional ethics

Fraud awarenessOptional

A professional qualification

ERP systems

Corporate financeOptional

Sustainability reportingOptional

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