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Accountant

Finance · SOC 2020 code 2422 · UK salary band £30k–£70k · Steady growth outlook

Accountants do far more than tax returns. You'll advise on decisions, spot risks, prepare statutory accounts, and translate finance for non-finance colleagues. The role rewards careful thinking, ethics, and the ability to explain something complicated simply.

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Neuroinclusion Note

ACA, ACCA and CIMA all publish neuroinclusion guidance for trainees and employers. Reasonable adjustments to exam conditions are well established.

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