Accountant
Accountants and Auditors
O*NET 13-2011.00
Job Description
Automation Risk
Many core accounting tasks are increasingly supported or partially automated by AI and advanced software, especially routine data handling, reconciliation, and initial report drafting. However, tasks requiring professional judgment, regulatory interpretation, and stakeholder communication remain less automatable. The role is moderately exposed to AI augmentation, but full automation is limited by the need for oversight and decision-making.
Task analysis
- Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports for accuracy and compliance.
- Manage budgeting processes, including forecasting and variance analysis.
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards (e.g., IFRS, local law).
- Conduct audits and internal reviews to assess financial controls and detect errors or fraud.
- Advise management on financial decisions, asset utilization, and process improvements.
- Supervise and coordinate work of junior accounting staff.
- Prepare detailed reports and present audit findings to management.
- Inspect cash, notes, and securities to confirm records are accurate.
Occupational Classification
UK Salary Benchmark
Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings
Key Skills
Knowledge Areas
O*NET Competency Skills
Alternative Career Paths
Oversees organizational financial planning, reporting, and analysis at a strategic level.
Focuses on evaluating and improving internal controls and compliance within organizations.
Provides financial insights and analysis to support business decision-making.
Specializes in tax planning, compliance, and advisory services for clients or organizations.
Also Consider
🔥 Hot Technologies
In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)
Work Activities
General work activities from O*NET
- Getting Information
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Working with Computers
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Processing Information
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
- Analyzing Data or Information
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Communicating with People Outside the Organization
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Performing Administrative Activities
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Anthropic Economic Index
Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗
Observed Claude Usage
35%
of conversations
Classic Auto. Risk
94%
Frey & Osborne
Job Zone
-1/5
Extensive prep
O*NET Median Salary
£56k
US ref. $71k · fx 0.79
Occupational family: Business and Financial Operations
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