An actuary evaluates, manages and advises on financial risks, explaining findings to management. They work with companies and government departments, helping to forecast long term financial costs and investment risks.
The chartered management accounting role combines accounting and business management. They look to the future to try and 'predict' the likely performance of the business and advise on how to prevent problems that might arise as well as how to adapt to change.
Accountants prepare and examine financial records, ensuring they are accurate.
Accounting technicians assist accountants.
Book-keepers collect and record the financial transactions of a business, documenting income and expenditure.
Auditors examine companies financial statements to assure they are free from mistakes either from errors or fraud. Auditors either work within the same company they examine (internal auditor) or audit companies externally.
Chartered accountants are responsible for the financial efficiency of a business or organisation.