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Overview
Accounting analysts review financial statements, accounting records and reporting processes to understand company performance and whether procedures meet accounting rules and user information needs.
In job descriptions, look for balance sheets, income statements, cash-flow statements, accounting entries, IFRS or national accounting principles, process improvements, financial reports and risk analysis.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
The work sits close to reporting cycles, accounting systems and management information needs. Analysts check records, interpret statements, compare procedures with accounting principles and turn findings into reports or recommendations for finance teams.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include financial-statement analysis, accounting entries, IFRS or national principles, process analysis, financial-risk review and clear explanation of records. Some roles add budgets, liquidity, sustainability reporting or forensic accounting.
Salary context
Pay is shaped by reporting complexity, regulatory exposure, size of accounts, responsibility for procedure changes and whether the analyst supervises accounting operations or advises decision makers.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward senior accounting analysis, financial reporting, controllership, internal audit, financial risk, process improvement, accounting systems work or finance management.
Good to know
Check whether the vacancy is reporting, systems, controls or advisory focused. Look for the statements covered, standards used, month-end duties, process ownership and who relies on the analysis.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 2
Accountants and Auditors
13-2011.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
Open in O*NETBookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
43-3031.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
accountant (2411.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/caafca69-9faa-4850-8930-a3fa07fea4e6 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2411.1.1 |
| ISCO group | 2411 |
| Concept type | Occupation |