Undertake
financial audits (an independent check of an organisation's financial
position)
Provide
financial advice
Liaise
with clients (individuals or businesses) and provide financial information
and advice
Review
the company's systems and analyse risk
Perform
tests to check financial information and systems
Advise
clients on tax planning (within current legislation to enable them to
minimise their tax liability) and tax issues associated with activities
such as business acquisitions and mergers
Maintain
accounting records and prepare accounts and management information for
small businesses (accountancy)
Advise
clients on business transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions
(corporate finance)
Counsel
clients on areas of business improvement, or dealing with insolvency
Detect
and prevent fraud (forensic accounting)
Manage
junior colleagues
Liaise
with internal and external auditors (where applicable) and deal with any
financial irregularities as they arise
Produce
reports and recommendations following internal audits or public sector
audits
Prepare
financial statements, including monthly and annual accounts
Arrange
financial management reports, including financial planning and forecasting