What does a Accountant do?
- Records transactions and files documents
- Prepares financial statements
- Calculates taxes and payments
- Checks compliance with standards and regulations
Which skills do you need?
AccountingFinancial reporting standardsTax lawExcel and accounting softwarePrecisionAttention to detailAnalytical thinking
How to become a Accountant?
- 1Bachelor's: accounting, finance or economics
- 2Practice: accounting software, reporting courses + a certificate
- 3Junior accountant: work at a company or an outsourcing firm
What is the work environment like?
Office work: documents, accounting software and reporting deadlines. The pace spikes at month-, quarter- and year-end.