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[Pj80]

Hi everybody,

I am new to this website and I apologise if someone else has already asked the same question as me..

I am in my mid-thirties and I would like to work in the accounting industry and eventually become an accountant. I have got a decent educational background ( I have got a BSc in business administration and a Msc in Management) but unfortunately I havent got much experience apart from 6 months coding and registering invoices into a computer few years ago. At the moment i am studying towards ACCA qualification and I am working in the sales industry selling accounting products on the phone to some of the largest accounting firms in the worId - which might be potentially useful while writing about myself in the cover letter...

I am aware I'll have to start from the bottom but I am struggling to understand which position I should apply for. Should I apply for bookkeeping and Accounts Assistant position only? I would really appreciate if you could help me making the right decision...

Thanks

 

[weaves77]

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Hi everybody,

Get into an accountancy firm apply for bookkeeper or accounts assistant see the job description, if its a small company you can say on your cover letter and on your interview your plans and aspirations.

I qualified AAT noo experience and went into a small firm of apprentice aat's and two partners, I was made accounts semi senior after applying as a bookkeeper. I'm now working in tax.

 

[Karl1]

I'm sure with the education (even without the practical experience) you've already got landing a good position should be no problem. Starting low isn't really much of an issue because you'd definately move up quickly if you're willing to show your potential, especially in a smaller firm.