Please someone give me a chance!
SDL11
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Hi all,
I became a full member in September 2008 and have put myself through my AAT qualification without any input from my employer. I am desperately looking to make the next 'move' in Accounts, I have been an all-round Accounts Assistant for 5 years and would like to get more involved in the management side of accounts (and move to CIMA/ACCA if neccessary) but employers tell me I need more experience!
Any suggestions/ help would be greatly appreciated.
E-mail serenadl@hotmail.com.
I became a full member in September 2008 and have put myself through my AAT qualification without any input from my employer. I am desperately looking to make the next 'move' in Accounts, I have been an all-round Accounts Assistant for 5 years and would like to get more involved in the management side of accounts (and move to CIMA/ACCA if neccessary) but employers tell me I need more experience!
Any suggestions/ help would be greatly appreciated.
E-mail serenadl@hotmail.com.
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By the way forgot to say, I am looking for Leeds/ Bradford area.0
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You have the same problem as me. I have started doing management accounts for my employer even though I am his bookkeeper. I hope this gives me more oppertunities by placing it on my CV.0
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I know isn't it frustrating? I work for a really small company and there isn't any scope to go any further. When I go for interviews they give me positive feedback but always say I need more experience.0
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I know isn't it frustrating? I work for a really small company and there isn't any scope to go any further. When I go for interviews they give me positive feedback but always say I need more experience.
Not sure this is the correct forum for this discussion but anyway. You ought to bear in mind that the skills you are currently utilising - management accounting and/or book keeping - will often be relevant to the annual turnover of your business. Many employers might want to know if you're a big cog in a small wheel - maybe the only one in a company doing £1m or £2m -or alternatively one of many accountants in a firm doing £100m+. A management accountant position in a company turning over £5m per annum won't necessarily be equivalent to the same role in a company turning over £500m p.a. The bigger the company the higher the standards bar will be for the best positions and you should try to know where you fit in the market.0 -
Thanks Robert, I understand what you are saying. I think I may be aiming a bit too high for now. Will keep trying!
Serena.0
