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certifications?
zeddy1
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hey folks, i need to beef up my cv as it is quite lacking at the moment, i was just wondering what is the most common type of certification that employers look for when it comes to bookkeeping, payroll, accountancy and finance.
but a better question is do certifications even matter? will employers even look at you unless you can back that cert up with a degree?
any of you guys have any succes with this sort of thing?
kind regards
zed.
but a better question is do certifications even matter? will employers even look at you unless you can back that cert up with a degree?
any of you guys have any succes with this sort of thing?
kind regards
zed.
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hey folks, i need to beef up my cv as it is quite lacking at the moment, i was just wondering what is the most common type of certification that employers look for when it comes to bookkeeping, payroll, accountancy and finance.
but a better question is do certifications even matter? will employers even look at you unless you can back that cert up with a degree?
any of you guys have any succes with this sort of thing?
kind regards
zed.
Beef it up? You are going to lie?
You need experience in accounts more than a made up qualification.We’ve had to remove your signature. Please check the Forum Rules if you’re unsure why it’s been removed and, if still unsure, email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com0 -
Beef it up? You are going to lie?
You need experience in accounts more than a made up qualification.
no i mean accually go an get a certification for real. i would have to know what i'm doing and learn the software, sage offer certifications on their site for £50. which got me interested.0 -
Why don't you try and get a trainee/entry level role at a firm and they will train you up.0
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Sage is an accounts package not an accountancy qualification.no i mean accually go an get a certification for real. i would have to know what i'm doing and learn the software, sage offer certifications on their site for £50. which got me interested.We’ve had to remove your signature. Please check the Forum Rules if you’re unsure why it’s been removed and, if still unsure, email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com0 -
You don't pay IF the employer has a study programme.i didnt know you could do this but you would have to pay them to train you right? wouldnt it be a cheaper alternative to do it at home?
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No they will train you to sue whatever software you need to use.
if you are allowed and you want to do any courses/exams (aca or acca etc) then they will probably pay for it0 -
That all depends on what job it is. You are not going to get a job as an accounts junior with no experience and then a full ACCA study package. That's highly unlikely.No they will train you to sue whatever software you need to use.
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yeah i thought they would only train you for free if you already have a job with a company or if you've just graduated.0
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So,.................what job are you looking for and in what industry and what experience do you have?yeah i thought they would only train you for free if you already have a job with a company or if you've just graduated.We’ve had to remove your signature. Please check the Forum Rules if you’re unsure why it’s been removed and, if still unsure, email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com0
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