Jobs that can be undertaken on completion at this level may have a more evaluative emphasis.

The following is a typical example of a job description at this level:

Finance Officer

Typical duties may include:

1. Ensures financial, payroll information is processed in accordance with procedures and in order to provide information for statutory returns.

2. Investigates enquiries and queries from suppliers and staff/customers and provides assistance and advice as required

3. Ensures that work is completed in line with financial timescales

4. May advise customers regarding charges/payments

5. Able to record and evaluate costs and revenues.

6. Able to prepare a set of accounts and tax returns

7. Able to maintain financial records and prepare accounts.

8. Knowledge of computerised accounting systems.

9. Working knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping

Accounting technicians use computers regularly to make tax calculations or establish balances using accounting software. They also use databases and spreadsheets.

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