Work Experience

Aparna

Hi,
Recently i have got MAAT Status. I have a break of 7 years and no UK experience. Sage 50 and Xero certified. WIth no experience in UK i am finding it difficult to find opportunities at the moment. Can anyone guide me on this? I cannot work for free as i have a child to look after and cannot afford his day care. Any help is much appreciated. If anyone come across any vacancy please let me know.

Chanaat

Hi Aparna,
Congrats on achieving MAAT. I am also in the same situation. On a long career break and have overseas accounting experience, none in UK.
May I ask you what was your work profile before you took career break?
How long have you been trying to find a Job in UK after completing level 3?

Aparna

Hi, i worked in a chartered accountant firm earlier for one and half year. Recently i registered forACCA and i have got 6 papers exemption. Straight away i have got MAAT. It's been a month . I got my MAAT on 10th feb. So i started Applying for jobs . And i did Sage 50 and Xero certifications in between.

Chanaat

@Aparna , Don't lose hope, it is just a month since you started applying for Jobs. Your profile looks positive. Keep applying. Wishing you lots of luck.
Chan

Aparna

@Chanaat Thank you chan. I won't give up. Will keep trying until i suceed. How long you been searching for? Do you have prior experience?

Chanaat

I have four years of experience in AP in my home country. Tried applying for AP jobs from last year, no response so far. I am studying AAT level 3, hoping to find a job after course completion.

Aparna

I am sure you will find after level 3 ,as you already have 4 yrs experience. Good luck chan !

Chanaat

Thanks Aparna.