Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
accounting manager
ESCO occupation · 33 essential, 26 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
analyse financial performance of a company
support development of annual budget
accounting department processes
follow the statutory obligations
ensure compliance with disclosure criteria of accounting information
enforce financial policies
interpret financial statements
financial analysis
fraud detection
evaluate budgets
corporate social responsibility
international financial reporting standards
ensure compliance with accounting conventions
integrate strategic foundation in daily performance
plan health and safety procedures
explain accounting records
depreciation
manage accounts
create a financial plan
accounting entries
check accounting records
financial department processes
strive for company growth
monitor financial accounts
financial management
supervise accounting operations
national generally accepted accounting principles
draft accounting procedures
analyse market financial trends
follow company standards
financial statements
idenfify if a company is a going concern
tax legislation
Optional & specialised skills
prepare tax returns forms
perform cost accounting activities
bookkeeping regulations
prepare financial auditing reports
advise on tax planning
statistics
financial forecasting
make strategic business decisions
perform dunning activities
public finance
attach accounting certificates to accounting transactions
liaise with financiers
inform on fiscal duties
prepare financial statements
manage the general ledger
manage staff
advise on financial matters
liaise with auditors
perform account allocation
liquidity management
advise on bankruptcy proceedings
liaise with managers
advise on public finance
disseminate information on tax legislation
calculate tax
forecast organisational risks
Other matches: bank account manager · sales account manager · ICT account manager · insurance product manager · membership manager
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.