Have you ever considered a career in accountancy? For some it is a clear-cut decision right form senior school age for others it is something that they stumble upon by chance. But accountancy and bookkeeping is something all those that work in the industry such as the professionals at Accountants Cheltenham www.randall-payne.co.uk can attest to being far from dull and incredible rewarding. Ultimately if you have a head for figures and problem solving and a good eye for details as well as being happy following set processes then this may be an industry that you may want to consider.
Here are some of the top reasons people work in the accountancy sector:
Varied training options
Many people think that the only route to be an accountant is to take a financial qualification at university. This is not the case and university is just one route into the financial world. You can take an IAB or AAT qualification with some good GCSE or A-Level results and can study alongside an entry level job in an accountancy firm where you will gain practical experience as well as a professional qualification.
Not stuck in one place
The progression opportunities in accountancy are almost limitless. Not only do you have the progression through your qualifications all the way through to becoming a chartered accountant should you wish to, but you can also then branch off and specialise in certain areas such as business investments, business financing, mergers and acquisitions and tax planning. You also find that many chartered accountants eventually end up as partners or managing directors and chairmen in large corporations. This may mean moving away from working in an accountancy firm to working in the same job role but in a different industry sector.
You can go it alone
Bookkeeping and accountancy are two jobs that lend themselves to being suitable self-employment options with many of the larger firms like the one mentioned above starting off as a smaller business and then growing into a larger reputable practice over time. The work that needs to be undertaken also lends itself to non-conventional working hours if you are looking for a job that can be worked around young children or whatever you family commitments are. Larger firms often look for contract accountants and bookkeepers that they can call upon during their busiest times of year – which are usually any time from October through until around May.