u/Thick-Hovercraft8019

I am about to pivot to accounting but have most experience in administration roles with no finance /accounting experience other than customer service role in an financial institution even though I have a BSc in accounting and MSc in a business management degree. I am wondering what’s the difference between cima and acca as some one mentioned in my previous post to consider acca.

I’m considering starting a qualification to boost my chances.

I would like to pivot to accounting as I had a deep introspect of what I want for myself and for my career.

Background

I have a BSc in accounting from 9 years ago and also masters in a business course from 2 years go , recently completed xero professional certification and have used sage software while in uni so would need a refresher but have mostly administrative experience, worked in a financial institution as a customer service advisor (non-facing) and currently work as an administrator in the healthcare sector. I have updated my cv but I haven’t been getting interviews ;just one call back from a recruiter for an account administrator but couldn’t take it due to the working hours (part time ) and I work full time hours. I have considered starting CIMA to boost my chances or AAT and know that I need 3 years experience to fully qualify for CIMA.

I’m just looking for advise if anyone has been in this position. Is it advisable to start CIMA ?