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Entry level
£22k – £28k (trainee)
Mid-career (typical)
£24k – £70k
Senior / lead
£60k – £100k+ (Finance Director / Partner)
What you'll do
A day in the life
- Prepare financial statements
- Advise on tax and compliance
- Audit business accounts
- Forecast and budget
- Meet with clients
The path
Your career roadmap
Every milestone from school to senior. Track progress as you complete each stage.
- 12 yrs
GCSEs
educationStrong Maths and English.
- 22 yrs
A-Levels / AAT
educationOr an accounting apprenticeship.
- 33 yrs
Degree (optional)
qualificationAccounting, Finance or Business.
- 43 yrs
Graduate Scheme
experienceTrain with a major firm.
- 53+ yrs
ACA / ACCA Qualified
certificationChartered status.
- 62–3 yrs
Senior Accountant
roleOwn clients and teams.
- 73+ yrs
Manager
roleLead engagements and juniors.
- 88+ yrs
Partner / Finance Director
roleTop of the profession.
What you need
Skills you'll build
ExcelFinancial reportingTaxAnalyticsAttention to detail
Qualifications
- GCSEs (Maths, English)
- A-Levels or AAT
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA
Certifications
- ACA
- ACCA
- CIMA
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