Accounting is one of the most stable and sought-after professions — every company needs it. If you are interested in working with numbers, order and business operations, accountant is a profession with a secure future. Here is how to get there.
What does an accountant do?
An accountant takes care of the financial picture of a company: records business events, prepares financial statements, calculates taxes and salaries, and advises management on decisions. They can work in a company or in a (self-owned) accounting service, which keeps books for multiple clients.
What education do you need?
The path to the profession can vary in length:
- Secondary economics school — the foundation for entry and further study.
- Short-cycle degree (economist / accountant) — two-year practically oriented study; a fast and employable path to the profession.
- NPK accountant — certificate of skills for specific work (but does not replace a level of education).
- Faculty — longer, more theoretical path.
For most jobs in accounting, a short-cycle degree diploma is an excellent starting point: sufficiently deep knowledge and practice to work independently.
What skills do you need?
- precision and order,
- logical thinking with numbers,
- knowledge of accounting software,
- basics of tax and labour legislation,
- digital literacy,
- reliability and discretion.
Why is accountant an in-demand profession?
Demand for accountants is constant — regardless of economic conditions, every company needs organised books. Therefore, good accountants are rarely without work, and the profession offers stable employment and opportunities for advancement (head of accounting, financial controller, independent accounting service).
Although many processes in accounting are being digitalised and automated, due to the complexity of the tax environment, accounting knowledge is needed for managing business books and not so much bookkeepers anymore.
How to start today
- Choose a short-cycle accounting/economics programme with mandatory work placement.
- During your studies, gain experience (student work in accounting is an excellent reference).
- After graduation, get employed or continue your studies for additional qualifications.
Do I need a faculty degree to become an accountant?
Not necessarily. A short-cycle degree prepares you in two years for independent work in accounting, with the possibility of continuing your studies later.
Is accountant a well-paid profession?
Accounting is considered a stable and sought-after profession with good opportunities for advancement; salary grows with experience and responsibility.
What is NPK accountant?
A certificate of professional skills for accounting work. Useful, but does not replace formal education — a diploma is more appropriate for that.
Start your path to the accounting profession
At Academia, you obtain a short-cycle degree diploma in accounting/economics with mandatory work placement — ready for work after just two years.
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B1 Slovenian is required; we offer a free preparatory course. The admissions team replies within one working day.
Source: Academia (3. 6. 2026).
This English summary was produced automatically from the Slovenian article and is pending editorial review. Slovenska različica
