| The very word accountant has a tendency to | | | | Managers are available for those with extensive |
| bring to mind someone who is furiously working a | | | | experience. |
| 10 key and scribbling numbers on a legal pad. | | | | What Training Is Needed? |
| However, there is much more to this profession | | | | In the UK, you will be required to have a |
| and it's one of the hottest career choices . The | | | | professional accounting qualification. This means |
| reason? At some point, most people will need the | | | | that they need to be a member of a CCAB body. |
| services of accountants. This includes those who | | | | There are six independent chartered professional |
| can handle the needs of businesses and individuals | | | | accountancy bodies. The CCAB provides a forum |
| - and those that can provide outstanding | | | | for these bodies to ensure that the profession as |
| customer service too. | | | | a whole in the UK has voice in common interest |
| Is This the Right Career for You? | | | | matters and matters of public opinion. |
| Obviously, you must be very good at | | | | How to Find an Accountant's Job |
| mathematics, but there is so much more that is | | | | There are several ways to locate possible jobs |
| involved. Good computer skills are needed, as is | | | | for these qualified professionals. The local paper, |
| the ability to establish a good working relationship | | | | the internet, and even by word-of-mouth are all |
| with their clients. They also need outstanding | | | | very effective means. If you haven't polished up |
| organisational skills, especially when many of their | | | | on your interview skills, then now is the time to |
| clients show up with boxes of receipts! You'll need | | | | do so. Dust off your resume and drag out your |
| to be able to manage your time effectively. | | | | best clothes. The first five minutes of an |
| What Jobs Are Available? | | | | interview are often the most important. You will |
| The job market is huge for accountants. In the | | | | need to make the best impression you can. |
| UK, there is a large private sector that needs | | | | In Closing |
| accountants. Besides going into business for | | | | When it comes to choosing the right career path, |
| yourself, you can also find a position with a | | | | this is one that is going to continue to grow for |
| business or with a local government. Each city will | | | | several years. There will be many opportunities |
| usually have at least one on staff, as will most | | | | for you in the UK, so consider this when you |
| larger companies. The top positions of Finance | | | | make your decision. |