Commerce and Industry
Commercial Accountant
Summary: A commercial accountant would normally take a support role within a business. Primarily you will be attached to a particular division, such as marketing, circulation or distribution. Your role will involve providing ad hoc commercial information to operation managers. You will liaise on a daily basis with non-finance professional, and may even be expected to be client facing. First class interpersonal skills are essential to succeed in this role.
Background: Commercial Accountant roles are popular, so you will need to have a good examination track record. Essential to achieving this kind of role is the ability to demonstrate a good commercial understanding of business, and have outstanding interpersonal skills.
Career Progression: This role can lead to a variety of roles including, Commercial Controller, Divisional Finance Controller/ Director or Financial Planning Manger.
