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Hi Everyone,
I'm new to the site so please go easy on me!
My issue........
Having studied Accountancy and Finance at university, I took the obvious route and joined a big four accounting firm to train as a chartered accountant. Unfortunately going straight from university into such a demanding position took it's toll on me, and I chose to leave in 2010.
Since then, I have worked within local government dealing with revenues and local taxation, completing the professional qualification offered to me by my employer. I worked there for two years, until last November when my partner and I decided to fulfil an ambition to travel to Australia.
Anyway, the purpose of this essay is that following this time out I have come to the balanced conclusion that I want to pursue a career in accounting again, specifically completing training with ICAS.
And so the dilemma.......
I am wondering if my previous experience will stand me in good stead when searching for a job, or if prospective employers will not consider me as I have previously began training and left.
I'd appreciate your honest opinions folks, although I will be trying my best to break back in either way!
Richard
I'm new to the site so please go easy on me!
My issue........
Having studied Accountancy and Finance at university, I took the obvious route and joined a big four accounting firm to train as a chartered accountant. Unfortunately going straight from university into such a demanding position took it's toll on me, and I chose to leave in 2010.
Since then, I have worked within local government dealing with revenues and local taxation, completing the professional qualification offered to me by my employer. I worked there for two years, until last November when my partner and I decided to fulfil an ambition to travel to Australia.
Anyway, the purpose of this essay is that following this time out I have come to the balanced conclusion that I want to pursue a career in accounting again, specifically completing training with ICAS.
And so the dilemma.......
I am wondering if my previous experience will stand me in good stead when searching for a job, or if prospective employers will not consider me as I have previously began training and left.
I'd appreciate your honest opinions folks, although I will be trying my best to break back in either way!
Richard