Monday, January 28, 2013
qualifications needed for accounting job?
qualifications needed for accounting job?
hey, im interested in working as an accountant or account assistant, but im unsure of what qualifications i need to do this and if it will be easy enough to get a job when qualified. so can anyone tell me what qualifications i need to become an accounts assistant? i stay in scotland and work full time so its not possible for me to go to college/uni during the day
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Answer 1 :
home course? try the AAT! its brilliant!
Answer 2 :
Get in contact with the ACCA, they have a center in Scotland. they will help, they look after accreditation's
Answer 3 :
You'll need to do the AAT accountancy levels 2, 3 and 4 and then register with AAT to become an accountant.
Answer 4 :
This is the profile taken from a current advertisement for an Accounting Assistant with Argyle and Bute Council, so should be a good benchmark: 'An accounting assistant should be able to communicate well and be confident using IT packages. Good organisational, time management and analytical skills are also desirable. To be eligible for an accounting assistant post the candidate must have a minimum of 3 standard grades. An accountant assistant can progress to senior accounting assistant level and have the opportunity to undertake professional training that will enhance career progression. A qualification such as the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy’s (CIPFA) professional accountancy qualification will allow progression to the post of an accountant.' Once you become established in an assistant's job and prove that you're keen to progress, most people find that their employer is more than willing to support further training. Good luck.
Answer 5 :
In addition to AAT and ACCA you should check with CIMA: http://www.cimaglobal.com/ I would recommend evening classes. Those who study alone have much worse pass rates than those who attend classes.
Answer 6 :
Check with your local college but AAT is a good start. In addtion to get a first step on the ladder try doing a SAGE course. SAGE is a widely used accounting software that many business' use and will help you get that first Job.
Answer 7 :
Some job in accounting dont require you to have any qualifications but then you can work up the ladder and get the qualifications as you get more experience. The first qualification to go for is AAT. If you've done some qualifications before like a degree you might not have to do all the levels. You can do it through home learning i think. Look at your local college they might run some courses. Your employer might pay for you to do them if you're lucky. You can do it by day release i think but check that out first. You might even be able to do it through an apprenticeship depending on your age and whether you can do them in Scotland. Talk to your lcoal careers service and find out whats out there. After that you could do CIMA which is the Charted institute of Management Accountants (theres also a council one that you would need to do if you want to work for the council but i dont rememeber what that's called) which can be done by home study. It takes a few years to complete and isnt the easist. Once qualfied the salaries you can get a pretty good though! As for career prospects. Go on the jobcentres website type in accounts and your local area and see how many jobs come up. That will show you whats out there. Around here there are always accounts jobs at any level going. Salaries reflect the expereince and qualifications needed. So the more you have the better the salary. My advice - get a job in an accounts department and learn on the job. Try and find an employer that will support you in some way in getting the qualifications. If you cant find a supportive employer when youre sure thats the career you want pay for the qualifications yourself. Good luck with it.
Answer 8 :
You can get an accounting assistant type job just based upon your experience and knowledge, although it would help to have at least a 2 year degree. In the states an accounting degree now is a part of a 5 year masters program and that is needed to work in public accounting while a 4 year program exists that allows you to work in private accounting. There are a lot of online universities that would let you work your hours and do the school work at night.
Answer 9 :
a pencil and a very big rubber,very little sense of humour and a capacity to sit in very boring meetings.
Answer 10 :
You need an aptitude with numbers, financial transactions and good people skills to be an Accounting Assistant or Staff Accountant. Accounting is the language of Business so job opportunities in this field are plentiful. You can also search for Accounting positions with Banks: www.wellsfargo.com (CAREERS) www.bankofamerica.com (CAREERS) www.wachovia.com (CAREERS) www.chase.com (CAREERS) Your qualifications would also include some college coursework in Accounting. Check out the websites for job descriptions to give you a better perspective as to the qualifications and job duties for the position you are searching for to get some additional information. GOOD LUCK! :-)
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