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Accountants give professional advice on as well as doing the work around a range of business issues including taxation, reporting, management information, corporate finance, auditing and insolvency and are found in all types of operating entities.
The Good
Great foundation in and entry to the world of commerce and opens up a range of career opportunities
The Bad
Can be viewed as boring,detailed and a back office function
Start Salary
£ 23 K
Skill Requirements:
The ability to cut through mounds of information and to “see” what the numbers are saying
Typical Career Path:
The professional career path starts with trainee, then qualified, supervisor, manager and partner. In business the path might be trainee, management or financial accountant, controller, financial manager, financial director or CFO
How to get into this career ?
There are a variety of paths available. Most enter as graduates. It is possible to start as a school leaver with A levels and complete a 5 year training contract while you’re working. As an accounting technician, you can convert to the ACA and it is possible to convert to the ACA if you have a prior qualification
School Subject Requirements
Good A levels with maths and English and preferably economics and or accounting
Uni/College Requirements
Conventionally, a business degree followed by a 3 year training contract and professional exams to qualify. OR any first degree followed by 2 year conversion course, training contract and professional exams
Alternative routes
School leavers with A levels can work and complete the 5 year training contract followed by the professional exams and qualify. A tough route that often produces excellent accountants.
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