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Becoming a New Accountant Career
Becoming a New Accountant Career
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The Becoming a New Accountant Career is designed for accountants who want to move beyond the basics and become key drivers of business growth. Built around the Level 6 Diploma in Accounting, this OFQUAL-accredited programme combines the technical expertise of accounting with a practical focus on profitability and efficiency. If you’re looking to refine your skills, improve your strategic decision-making, and lead financial operations that truly make a difference, this programme is for you.
Qualification: Level 6 Diploma in Accounting (RQF)
The Level 6 Diploma in Accounting is an OFQUAL-accredited qualification designed to prepare you for a career as a fully qualified accountant. Recognised across the industry, this programme equips you with the advanced skills and knowledge needed to excel in a wide range of business environments. Upon successful completion, you’ll be ready to operate confidently at Level 6, contributing to organisations across various sectors with professional expertise.
A new accountant is the person responsible for efficiently running an organisation’s accounting processes. They focus on maximising growth for a business through the utilisation of specialist accounting techniques.
This qualification is aimed at learners who are looking to expand their skills, knowledge and understanding of working in the financial sector as a Growth Accountant. The nine units that all learners must complete to gain this qualification are:
- Unit 1 – Principles of Accounting and Finance
- Unit 2 – Management Accounting and Financing Needs
- Unit 3 – Advanced Management Accounting
- Unit 4 – Financial Reporting
- Unit 5 – Financial Management
- Unit 6 – Auditing in Practice
- Unit 7 – Business Law
- Unit 8 – Business and Technology
- Unit 9 – Taxation
What’s the Return on Investment (ROI)?
Investing in this programme is an investment in your future. This course builds the foundation for roles like Management Accountant, Financial Analyst, or Senior Accountant. These roles come with salaries from £38,000+ for qualified accounts, and often include benefits like bonuses and higher pension contributions.
Too many accountants get stuck focusing solely on day-to-day tasks without considering the bigger picture. At CareerValu, we focus on creating real Accountants – professionals who understand how to maximise growth, improve efficiency, and drive profitability.
The average salary for an Accountant working in an SME in the UK typically ranges between £25,000 and £45,000 per year, depending on qualifications, experience, and location.
- Entry-level Accountants: £25,000–£30,000
- Mid-level Accountants: £30,000–£38,000
- Qualified Accountants: £38,000–£45,000
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