Finance and Accounting
You manage companies' money: budgets, investments, settlements.
You analyse company finances, keep the books, plan budgets or evaluate investments. A very stable path with a clear progression.
Is it for you?
This field usually suits people of the conventional and investigative type (RIASEC model). Accuracy, maths, being methodical.
Salary (indicative, gross/month)
| Stage | Pay |
|---|---|
| Starting out | PLN 5-7k |
| With experience | PLN 12-25k |
These are indicative figures — real pay depends on city, company, specialisation and contract type.
Example jobs after this field
Pros
- Always needed, every company has finances
- A clear promotion and certification path (ACCA, CFA)
- Good, growing pay
Cons
- Can be routine and not very creative
- Responsibility and deadline pressure (e.g. month-end close)
- Some accounting work is getting automated
Future and automation
Medium, simple bookkeeping is being automated, while advisory and analysis are growing.
Alternative path
A degree plus certificates (ACCA/CIMA); you can start from a technical secondary school or accounting courses.
First steps
- Learn to read a simple budget / profit and loss statement
- Learn how accounting differs from finance/controlling
- Look into ACCA/CFA certificates and where they lead
- Look for an internship in a finance department
Not sure if "Finance and Accounting" is the right path for you?
Take the free 10-minute aptitude test (RIASEC model) and see how this field fits your strengths — compared with other paths.
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How long does Finance and Accounting take?
Roughly about 3 years. Full-time public studies are usually free.
How much can you earn after Finance and Accounting?
Indicatively PLN 5-7k starting out and PLN 12-25k per month with experience (gross). These are indicative figures depending on city and specialisation.
Who is Finance and Accounting for?
Accuracy, maths, being methodical. In the RIASEC model it best suits the conventional and investigative type.