Level 4 Diploma in Accounting

Jobs that can be undertaken on completion of this level may have a management emphasis.

The following are typical examples of job descriptions at this level:

Finance Team Leader

Typical duties may include:

1. Leads a team of finance staff

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

3. Investigates enquiries, providing assistance and advice as required.

4. Ensures that work is completed in line with financial timescales and legal requirements.

5. May provide advice to customers regarding e.g. charges

Finance Officer (Higher Level)


Typical duties may include:

1. Ensures financial information is processed in accordance with procedures and in order to provide information for statutory returns, through completion of own work and through the coordination of the work of others.

2. Investigates financial enquiries, providing assistance and advice as required.

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

4. May provide advice to customers regarding e.g. charges

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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