Generally, public finance accountants work for public bodies, such as local and central government and publicly funded organisations, such as charities. They also work with the police, the military and the NHS. However, a growing number are also employed in industry or private accountancy firms.
Your main duty will be financial reporting and control. Roles in private sector companies that provide services to the public or not-for-profit sector on a consultative basis tend to focus more on reviewing financial systems and efficiency, than on central accountancy activities.
