Finance Officer
Finance officers help to manage the finances of an organisation by keeping track of its income and controlling its spending.
Day-to-day Tasks
- record financial transactions on computer systems
- produce financial forecasts
- deal with payroll, invoices, expenses and VAT
- resolve payment questions for external contractors
- carry out financial audits
- create budget reports
- present reports to managers
Skills and Knowledge
- knowledge of economics and accounting
- business management skills
- maths knowledge
- analytical thinking skills
- financial management skills
- leadership skills
- the ability to use your initiative
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
Industry Qualifications
You can find out more about careers in finance from the London Institute of Banking and Finance.