Shared services/transactional staff
Transactional roles in finance focus on the day-to-day jobs of processing and managing financial transactions. This includes handling tasks like processing invoices, managing accounts payable and receivable, reconciling bank statements, and recording transactions in financial systems. Their work supports the smooth operation of financial processes and ensures operational efficiency.
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Finance assistants
Finance assistants support finance departments by handling various administrative tasks whilst working under the supervision of senior staff. They are often working towards professional qualifications to help them gain deeper knowledge and skills, enabling them to progress to more senior roles like accountant or finance manager.
Financial accountant
A financial accountant plays a pivotal role in maintaining an organisation’s financial integrity and compliance. Their role intersects with various fields in a company including company law and financial reporting standards. A financial accountant is responsible for recording, summarising, and reporting the many transactions a business makes over time. They will also contribute to creating budgets and financial forecasts which aid strategic business planning.
Group accountant
A group accountant oversees the financial management and reporting for a group of companies within a larger organisation. Their role involves consolidating financial statements to provide a comprehensive view of the group’s overall financial performance and compliance with accounting standards across all entities. Their work is crucial in aligning the financial goals and operations of the entire group.
Management accountant
A management accountant focuses on providing financial insights that contribute to strategic decision-making within an organisation. Their roles involve analysing financial data, preparing detailed reports and developing budgets that guide management with their planning. Management accountants work closely with a variety of departments in a company to ensure financial goals are aligned with business objectives.
Finance manager
A finance manager is responsible for managing a company’s finances. This includes creating detailed financial reports that will be used for strategic decision-making, and advising on where to manage cash flow and expenses. Their duties include reviewing financial reports, monitoring accounts and preparing financial forecasts.
Financial controller
A financial controller oversees all accounting functions in a business, making sure that all accounting records are appropriately kept ensuring all transactions are recorded, filed and reported properly. Financial controllers are expected to have advanced analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills alongside business acumen, and the ability to influence people at all levels.
Finance director
Financial directors have a variety of different responsibilities, but their ultimate goal is to provide financial stability for a company. They manage financial planning, budgeting, and leading the finance team. Financial directors also oversee investment strategies and risk management, working closely with other executives to drive growth and profitability.
Finance business partner
A finance business partner bridges the gap between finance and operations, enabling to help align with your financial objectives with business goals. Their role is to provide financial information, tools and analysis to executives enabling them to make more informed decision making. They are usually experts in the economic environment of the company and understand market trends.
Internal auditor
An internal auditor is an independent, objective evaluation of an organisation’s financial and operational activities. The purpose of the audit is to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, assess risk management and improve internal controls. Thus, helping to enhance organisational effectiveness and ensure the accuracy of financial reporting.