Looking to do something probably entirely boring: Accountancy

StriderX · 30 Jan 2016 at 18:34

So yeah, i'm a bit tired of not having much to put on my CV and thus get nowhere when job-hunting and want to attempt to rectify it.

So basically, i came to the conclusion that there is always some accountancy jobs flying about and honestly wouldn't mind it (I think).

So, firstly, am i wasting my time?, if not - Whats the best course of action to get a qualification down?

I should note that i am currently doing a full-time Physics degree (so i already use Excel plenty, but have no idea about SAGE)

StriderX · 30 Jan 2016 at 21:25

BennyC said:
Logic is flawed.

Please explain how you came to this conclusion and how being proficient with excel makes you a 'good' accountant?

I didn't say it made me good, just that i'm already doing relevant work, it was just passing thought really, i really just want a job prior to graduating and figured it was more interesting than the droll people end up doing.

Probably far too restrictive in comparison to say a supermarket job though, which is likely the more suitable job... Honestly just wondering to scrap the idea and keep searching?

StriderX · 30 Jan 2016 at 22:23

Alright thanks, though i do sorta like the idea of actuary work (reading on the official institutes site), might it be worth it to begin the CAA process now to make myself look better?

If not then, ill just find droll'y work til i graduate.

StriderX · 31 Jan 2016 at 00:02

Eugh, teaching, no thanks. I'm not the sort.

dowie said:
surely it would be better to pass the first exam for the actual fellowship tract... pretty sure you can attempt it without being a member, looks like it is just basic financial maths

then again, don't sacrifice your actual degree studies, you'll be in a better position graduating with a good 2:1 or 1st then ending up with a 2:2 because you decided to study for a few actuary exams early

how long do you have left at uni - do you have another summer in which to get an internship?

Doing an Mphys currently, still have two viable summers and i guess if i wanted to, an industrial placement in one of the years.