AVERAGE SALARY
$55 - $202k
SKILLS DEMAND
HIGH
CURRENTLY EMPLOYED IN New Zealand
29 000
What is an Accountant
An Accountant prepares financial statements, budgets and forecasts for individuals and corporates alike.
Day to day tasks include but are not limited to:
- Forecast, create and manage budgets
- Prepare and manage tax returns, GST, PAYE and other tax services
- Record income and expenditure statements
- Provide financial advice for cashflow, budgeting and tax
- Audit processes and procedures
- Analysis of business financial statements and performance
- Create and prepare financial reports and statements for companies
- Strategic financial planning
Getting in and Qualifications
Personal Skills
Accountants will have a set of personal skills that will help them navigate the specifics of their role. They include but are not limited to:
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Interpretative analytical skills
- Solution driven planners
- Meticulous organisational skills
- Methodical and detail orientated
- High levels of integrity and honesty
- Ability to work under pressure
Work Experience Pathways
- Bookkeeping and accounts work
- Auditing experience
- Demonstrated experience with accounting software
- Office and administrative roles.
Subject Pathways
- Accounting
- Economics
- Business Studies
- Maths
- English
