BSc (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management
Course Overview
Our industry-focussed BSc (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management delivers an accounting and finance degree that prepares you for a professional, managerial or business career. It will equip you with the highly-sought employability skills that employers are looking for, opening up opportunities for career progression and development.
Combining theoretical learning and practical knowhow, you’ll build knowledge on a wide range of accountancy and finance-related topics. These include financial reporting, managerial accounting, audit and assurance, taxation, law and corporate finance.
The Institute of Financial Accountants, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants offer graduates of this course exemptions when applying for membership.
The foundation year will prepare you for university-level study and introduce you to the key accounting and financial management contexts and concepts you’ll need to progress through the rest of the course.
Committing to study at degree level will give you transferrable skills that can be applied in any career context, whether that’s climbing the corporate ladder in the accounting and financial management world, or having an impact as an entrepreneur.
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Our accounting and financial management degree will give you the foundational and specific accounting and financial knowledge to build a successful career that matches your goals.
Career progression
A BSc (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management equips graduates with foundational knowledge and skills essential for various roles in accounting and financial management. Here’s a detailed career progression pathway, including typical roles, average salaries, and opportunities for advancement:
1. Junior Accountant
- Role: Assist with financial record-keeping, prepare financial statements, and support senior accountants.
- Average Salary: £22,000 – £35,000 per year.
- Career Progression: Can advance to roles such as Accountant or Senior Accountant with experience.
2. Accounts Assistant
- Role: Perform tasks such as invoicing, processing payments, and managing accounts payable/receivable.
- Average Salary: £21,000 – £30,000 per year.
- Career Progression: Opportunities to move into Accountant positions or specialize in financial analysis.
3. Financial Analyst
- Role: Analyze financial data, prepare reports, and provide insights for business decision-making.
- Average Salary: £27,000 – £45,000 per year.
- Career Progression: Potential to advance to Senior Financial Analyst or Finance Manager roles.
4. Management Accountant
- Role: Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic planning for businesses.
- Average Salary: £30,000 – £50,000 per year.
- Career Progression: Opportunities to move into roles like Financial Controller or Finance Director.
5. Tax Advisor
- Role: Provide tax planning advice, ensure compliance with tax regulations, and prepare tax returns.
- Average Salary: £28,000 – £55,000 per year.
- Career Progression: Can lead to Senior Tax Advisor or Tax Manager positions.
6. Financial Controller
- Role: Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls for an organization.
- Average Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 per year.
- Career Progression: Potential to advance to Finance Director or CFO roles.
7. Internal Auditor
- Role: Examine and evaluate financial processes, ensure compliance with regulations, and identify risks.
- Average Salary: £30,000 – £45,000 per year.
- Career Progression: Opportunities to advance to Senior Auditor or Audit Manager roles.
8. Financial Planner
- Role: Provide financial advice to individuals on investments, savings, and retirement planning.
- Average Salary: £28,000 – £37,000 per year.
- Career Progression: Can lead to roles such as Senior Financial Planner or Wealth Manager.
9. Forensic Accountant
- Role: Investigate financial discrepancies, fraud, and provide expert testimony in legal cases.
- Average Salary: £32,000 – £50,000 per year.
- Career Progression: Potential for advancement to Senior Forensic Accountant or Forensic Accounting Manager.
10. Finance Manager
- Role: Oversee financial operations, manage budgets, and develop financial strategies.
- Average Salary: £35,000 – £55,000 per year.
- Career Progression: Opportunities to move into roles like Finance Director or Chief Financial Officer (CFO).