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Account Officer Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

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An Account Officer, or Accounting Technician, manages the financial transactions and records of a company. Their duties include monitoring financial transactions, processing invoices and managing a company’s overall expenses.

Account Officer duties and responsibilities

Acting as the foundation of a company’s bookkeeping operation, Account Officers monitor all account transactions and check all outgoing and incoming funds. Other duties and responsibilities include:

  • Preparing and reviewing ledger balances and monthly accounts
  • Completing company tax returns
  • Preparing and submitting VAT returns and National Insurance contributions
  • Handling overall company expenses
  • Maintaining and monitoring the company’s financial systems
  • Managing monthly company payroll
  • Handling general account queries
  • Maintaining a record of all receipts and payments
  • Acting as a point of contact for all internal and external financial issues

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What does an Account Officer do?

An Account Officer keeps detailed records of a company’s financial history. They track and analyse expenses and profits to help the company make decision for the future. Account Officers record payments, track expenses and process the invoices of the organisation daily. In some cases, they supervise other staff members who perform bookkeeping duties. Account Officers generally work in an office environment. They sit at a desk for long periods of time. They usually work 40 hours per week, but they may need to work overtime, especially during tax season.

Account Officer skills and qualifications

A successful Account Officer candidate will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications that include: 

  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent maths skills
  • Ability to work well with others
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Knowledge of the computer software such as QuickBooks
  • Experience with Excel
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities

Account Officer experience requirements

Prospective Account Officers must have several years of experience in the accounting field. Previous experience of working in an account or finance department is also helpful. It’s also beneficial if the applicant has several years of experience working with various accounting software or spreadsheets.

Account Officer education and training requirements

Account Officers must have a degree and complete an apprenticeship training programme. The most relevant higher education college courses for this profession are Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting accredited by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and Foundations in Accountancy accredited by the Association for Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Account Officer salary expectations

According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for an Account Officer is £23,456 per year. Starting salary often varies depending on factors, including experience of the candidate, the location of the position and the specifics of the company.

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