They must be comfortable working independently as well as with a team. Supervisory and management skills are often important. A willingness to continue learning through practical training and specialized courses is important. Working Conditions Accountants generally enjoy good working conditions in offices. They must have an aptitude for numbers and finance to do the careful, detailed work required with statistics and tables.
Large firms hire accountants directly to analyse their financial data.
Accounting firms offer services to small businesses to assist in the management of their financial records and financial planning. Currently, more accountants work for companies in a variety of industries than work in smaller accounting firms, although they can move freely between the two. This gives workers a wide variety of career options. Accountants must be computer literate to be able to understand and manage financial data. Small companies maintain financial records on personal computers, while larger ones use more sophisticated management information systems.