r/AccountingUK

i am autistic and have qualified with aca and find that alot of gl accountant roles which i like are being offshored overseas and with the rising risk of numbers lowering as compliance work can be done quicker with help of ai and lower staff members seems like fbp is the only option which is safer.

but not sure if its the right move or rather to stay in financial accounting positions like monthly recs, year end accounts and audit queries with risk of possible redundancies like would fbp on civil service be ok for autistic people or better to get a pay cut and get more experience in tax something like vat.

would like an advice

There is a shortage of accountancy staff in my region and I find myself having to start again in life and I was considering moving into accountancy. I’d be starting from scratch as I’ve been a stay at home mother for several years. What would you recommend to get a foot in the door? AAT,ACCA, etc?

Hi just wondering how you guys landed that first job in finance. I’ve applied for 75 entry level roles and sen 120~ cold emails asking about helping out during the upcoming tax season. I’ve passed level 2 AAT and the FAPS exam in level 3 AAT so far. I’ve also done some Sage online training as well as a Xero course in level 2 AAT. Even this I get no responses from employers. I have no relevant accounting work experience but held a job for 4 years and another for 2 years (made redundant in August). I’m thinking of trying to get a quickbooks certification to see if that helps my chances but I feel quite hopeless right now. Any advice is much appreciated

Hi everyone, I'm 21 and currently in my final year of an Accounting & Finance degree. I'm feeling quite lost about my future and would really appreciate some advice.

I have one accounting internship back in my country and other work experience outside accounting here in the UK. I'm worried about finding a graduate job in the UK that offers visa sponsorship. My family is here, and I'd really like to stay and build my future here, but if I can't find a suitable job, I may have to leave.

I have another possible option, which is getting sponsored through a care job. However, I'm torn between taking that opportunity to stay in the UK and continuing to pursue accounting, which is what I've spent years studying for.

I don't know what the best decision is, and I'm worried about giving up on my accounting career.

Has anyone been in a similar situation? What would you do if you were in my position? I'd really appreciate any advice, and if anyone is willing to offer mentorship, I'd be very grateful.

I’m finishing my aat level 4 and I’m wondering if it’s possible to get an entirely remote accounting job as a junior accountant.
I really really do not want to stay in my country any longer and so I’m hoping for something completely remote rather than hybrid.
How realistic is this and is it possible?
I’ve heard a lot of different things so I’m not sure.

Hi everyone, I’ll cut a long story short. In 2022, I self-studied Levels 2, 3 and 4 of AAT, gaining Distinction, Distinction and Merit.

At the time I suffered with a debilitating condition. I wanted to work for myself, as I wouldn’t have been able to sustain employment. I quickly realised you really need years in the job before that becomes even the remotest possibility. That wasn’t possible, so I left it there.

I’ve recently had surgery and it’s much, much better and it might last forever. 🤞 Can you see a pathway into the industry for me, what that might look like? I’m 41, male, living in Shropshire, was a teacher before my condition put paid to that. I really like the idea of being an auditor. I found that area of study most interesting and feel I could be good at it.

Just started an assistant accountant role as an accounting & finance grad with a placement year as a finance assistant and looking at these balance sheets, posting journals etc. is very complex and still getting my head account debits and credits. Does it get better?😭 Not trying to lose my job😅😅

I’m planning to do BCom + ACCA after 12th and I’m kinda leaning towards doing both from the same uni

My thinking is that if I do ACCA through the uni maybe there are extra advantages like internships, placements, help with getting a job rather than just doing ACCA separately through tuition

But im confused for someone who’s doing acca or has completed it whats better?

Sr. Accountant : I don’t mind baggage, as long as she’s worth it.
Jr. Accountant : We can’t say that.
Sr. Accountant : Then say… liabilities are acceptable when net worth remains positive