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When looking for a job in the accounting field the first question that most prospective employers will ask you ‘What previous experience do you have?’ Work experience is key, when trying to secure a job. It informs employers of what you have done in the past and how much knowledge you have in your field. … Read More

In communicating you have to express your communication skills in writing or verbally at an interview. If you are asked- how do you cope or work under pressure? A scenario in your personal life or at work can come into play. Let’s take a personal encounter for example in this situation A person in final … Read More

On average, recruiters will spend 20-30 seconds glancing over your CV, so you need to make sure that they will see that you are their dream candidate fast! Use these tips below to generate their interest and keep it long enough to call you for that interview:   § Overall Content. When a potential employer … Read More

Where you have been able to get your CV to speak for you and you have been called for an interview, you then have to speak for yourself at the interview. In the first blog on interviewing techniques, we mentioned a few bullet points which we are continuing with in this blog. AT THE END … Read More

Where you have been able to get your CV to speak for you and you have been called for an interview, you then have to speak for yourself at the interview. In the first blog on interviewing techniques, we mentioned a few bullet points which we are continuing with in this blog. NEVER ANSWER A … Read More

Where you have been able to get your CV to speak for you and you have been called for an interview, you then have to speak for yourself at the interview. In the first blog on interviewing techniques, we mentioned a few bullet points which we are continuing with in this blog. USE ACCOUNTING TERMINOLOGIES: … Read More

Where you have been able to get your CV to speak for you and you have been called for an interview, you then have to speak for yourself at the interview. In the last blog, the first point mentioned was the issue of confidence and then using work related scenarios CONFIDENCE & PERSONALITY: Make sure … Read More

Where you have been able to get your CV to speak for you and you have been called for an interview, you then have to speak for yourself at the interview.      Bear the following points in mind: Be confident in your answers and how you relate them across Use as many work related … Read More

Bookkeeping is fundamental to all businesses. Bookkeeping involves managing all business financial transactions in a company. Whether it is a question of purchase or sale, or change of loans, all this information has to be recorded in the books. This position therefore requires strong accuracy and good attention to detail. Good Bookkeeping is fundamental for most … Read More

AAT is the UK’s leading qualification and membership body for accounting staff. AAT award around 90% of all vocational qualifications in accounting, and are sponsored by the chartered accounting bodies CIPFA, ICAEW, CIMA and ICAS. Also a member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), the global organisation for the accountancy profession dedicated to serving the public interest by strengthening … Read More