Undertake financial audits (an independent check of an
organisation's financial position)
Provide financial advice
Liaise with clients (individuals or businesses) and
provide financial information and advice
Review the company's systems and analyse risk
Perform tests to check financial information and
systems
Advise clients on tax planning (within current
legislation to enable them to minimise their tax liability) and tax issues
associated with activities such as business acquisitions and mergers
Maintain accounting records and prepare accounts and
management information for small businesses (accountancy)
Advise clients on business transactions, Such as
mergers and acquisitions (corporate finance)
Counsel clients on areas of business improvement, or
dealing with insolvency
Detect and prevent fraud (forensic accounting)
Manage junior colleagues
Liaise with internal and external auditors (where
applicable) and deal with any financial irregularities as they arise
Produce reports and recommendations following internal
audits or public sector audits
Prepare financial statements, including monthly and
annual accounts
Arrange financial management reports, including
financial planning and forecasting