Accounting
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
HND · 2 Years · Full-time · Inverness · 09/2025
Tariff points: 42/48
New workers start around £19,633. Normal pay is £43,427 per year.
Highly experienced workers can earn up to £87,069.
In the past year there were 26,005 vacancies for this type of job
Projected job growth over the next 8 years
People work towards these careers by taking these courses at college and uni.
Monitors accounting systems to determine accounts are being maintained effectively and provides information on accounting practices to auditors.
Ensures invoices and payments are correct and sent out on time.
Liaises with clients to ensure that payments are made on time and credit limits are not exceeded.
Produces, collates and reports financial information for managers.
Maintains profit and loss accounts, budgets, cash flow forecasts and other accounting records.
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Soft skills can be self-taught and usually do not necessitate a certain completed level of education.
Skills are ranked based on the number of job adverts that list them as required skills.