The perfect career is not a standard of living . it’s a state of mind and state of being. In the perfect job I’m applying the talent I enjoy most to an interest I’m passionate about in an environment that fits who you are and what you value. With the rapidly changing world of work. It can be difficult to make specific career plans for the near future. Let alone for the rest of your life.
Key concepts
The first step in career planning is self-assessment
Proper preparation is necessary for a career
Setting goals/ objectives is a critical element in choosing a career path
Making a career choice requires making major decisions
Career planning incorporates is long term & short term career goals
Long term
career planning
Short term
career planning
My knowledge, skills, values and interests
Identify which new knowledge and skills I want to improve
Research career opportunities
Formulate a careers action plan with contingencies
Up to 6 years ahead
From 6 to 10 years ahead
Check the careers action plan for realism
My career plan
As a accounting student my personal career plan target is an finance director as my first brother who working at augentius fund administration LLP as finance associate director
He is my role model. Since I was 7 years old, I started to keep expenses records with my pocket money. I have a greater opportunity to develop my career. Because two of my brothers in accounting field.
Prospective career path
Currently I’m doing BABS and ACCA as well after my degree it could be help to my plan to do internships in a companies which are focused on the financial sectors . Now a days a lot of opportunities for accounting field. It gives me satisfaction I have potential growth in my career.
Five smart objectives
I will finish my ACCA qualification within twoÍš years after my London school of commerce BABS graduation on self study basis
Improve my English skill to excellent level in written and spoken
Expand my networking through adding valuable business contacts through attend meeting, exhibition, seminars
Role of the Accounting/ Financial
Having noted the expanded number of tasks now undertaken by the modern financial function it is important to also note how the role of the accounting staff has changed in relation to the rest of the company. Knowing where you stand today is a necessary preside to contemplating where you might be in the future. The understanding of a company’s overall performance and its current financial standing is the key for any planning activities. The finance of the company will help to find out that information . a particular important area in which the role of the accountant has changed is related to processes.
The most historically important role that the accounting staff must change is that of being a brake on other activities. The accounting staff tends to shoot down changes proposed by other department the changes will interfere with the controls. In today increasingly competitive environment, it is very important for companies to develop strong relationships with their key suppliers and customer. These business partners will demand extra services, some of which must be fulfilled by the accounting staff. With the globalization of business, competition has become more intense. It is possible that the ethical foundations to which a company adheres have deteriorated in the face of this pressure.
Book-keeper
Job type- any
Location – London
Salary- not specified
Required qualification
A/L (accounting, maths & English)
Eight month experience
IT knowledge
Good communication skill
AAT part or full qualified
Job description
Book-keepers are often ambitious sorts, keen to develop their commercial expertise and become a finance assistant. Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations. Maintains strictest of
Key responsibilities
Estimate the bad debt reserve
Petty-cash maintain
Maintain book accuracy using pre-defined processes
Coach develops and grows capability
Dealing with cash
Banking
Skills/ experiences
Good communication skills
Current driving licence
Awareness of how to use management information
IT knowledge
{This following vacancy is retrieve from BP CONNECT M & S career site}
I have the required qualification to apply for the above job and I’m working at BP currently at this similar job
Finance assistant
Required qualification
AAT qualified
ACCA or CIMA (part or full qualified)
Experience of using computerised accounting package and excel
Excellent communication skill
Excellent organisation skills and phone manner
You will need 12 month general office/finance experience in a similar role, and be educated to the following standard 4 GCSE’S
Knowledge of management practices to lead assigned staff
Main duties
Providing holiday cover
Assisting with any other and hoc administrative task
Purchase ledger
Supplier statement reconciliation
Sales ledger- posting customer cash
Answering switchboard
Key responsibilities
System task –
Audit costing system
Review system cost and benefits
Review adequacy of data collection system
Reporting task-
Assist in development of the budget
Report on breakeven point by product and division
Report on capital budgeting requests
Report on product target costing
Report on periodic variance analyses
Report on margins by product and division
Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly
Ability to work creatively with management and department staff to achieve objectives
Ability to delegate responsibility and authority to staff and work under multiple priorities
{This following vacancy is retrieve from Solihull care trust page – I got it from jobcentre}
I will finish my ACCA qualification within twoÍš years after my graduation then I will be qualified to apply to this job
Assistant accountant
The role
Our client is seeking a part qualified degree educated assistant accountant to join there busy finance department.
Required qualification
ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualified
Advanced system and excel skills
Sox testing experience
IT knowledge
Knowledge of UK statutory accounts under UK GAPP
Good communication skills both written and spoken
You should have a very good understanding of book-keeping
Minimum Íš years work experience
Key responsibilities
Create a credit scoring model
Measure department performance
Monitor periodic credit reviews
Provide for ongoing training of credit staff
Manage customer credit files
Manage the corporate credit policy
Manage the corporate financing program
Approve invoice write-offs
Ensure that accounts receivable are collected promptly
Skills
Skill in analyzing financial date and preparing appropriate related reports
Skill in relating organizational objectives to finance policies on costs, fees, ECT
Skill in identifying and resolving accounting and financial problems
Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, discretion and decision- making to achieve organizational objectives
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationship with patients, staff, auditors and the public
Job description
Develop and monitors the internal audit program to ensure internal financial controls. Oversees the annual financial audit and any other special audits. Direct, forecasts, and analyzes the impact of special projects or new services and acquisitions. Assists the financial accountant and other management staff in the preparation of major clinic financial report review and recommends new operating procedures. Knowledge of clinic’s strategic business objectives and employee performance. Knowledge of finance and accounting function, including budgeting, credit, investment, internal controls.
After 6 years I will be qualified for this relevant job
Financial accountant
Required qualification
CCAB qualified accountant
CIMA/ACCA/ICAS/ACA qualified
Part qualified degree educated
Advanced excel skills and have a confident personality
Excellent computer /IT skills
Although previous experience would be and advantage
Minimum Íš years work experience essential
Key responsibilities
Analysis
Compile the cash forecast
Initiate best practices improvements
Issue internal management reports as needed
Manage the annual budgeting process
Oversee outsourced function
Supervises financial analysis staff
Financial reporting
Issue timely financial statement
Review capital purchase proposals
Supervises tax reporting staff
Supervises public reporting staff
Transactions
Maintain an orderly accounting filling system
Supervises accounts payable staff
Supervises payroll staff
Job description
The right individual will be a proactive, duties will include prepare balance sheet reports. Maintain bank accounts as well as maintain and reconcile VAT. Works with finance director to develop and approve financial statements, including balance sheet, profit/loss statement and analysis of variances in accounts, ration, income/expense as well as investment analysis ex- effects of fee changes on costs and profits, return on investment. Directs the preparation of statistical information and reports for management, government and other agencies. Attends a variety of meetings with management and department staff to review and discuss financial matters.
Finance director
As a finance director you will be expected to provide financial leadership to the group and as a key member of the executive board of management you will contribute to the strategic direction and growth of the organisation
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to be the finance director. Reporting to the managing director, the finance director is a senior member of the executive team and plays a full part in the strategic management of the business. Reporting on historic performance is a given but greater importance is placed on identifying trends impacting on the future performance of the company.
Required qualification
Fully qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA
Strong interpersonal and team management skills
Experience in a similar role essential
Good communication and leadership skills
Minimum 8 years accounting experience
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent IT skills
Key responsibilities
Directs and control of finance and administration, human resources and IT provides skilled resources for the achievement of objectives.
As a member of the executive prepare budgets, take a full and active role in the company operations and respond to business imperatives with effective strategic and operational initiatives.
Arrange for equity and debt financing
Key role in commercial decision making
Develop financial and tax strategies
Invest funds
Invest pension funds
Maintain banking relationship
Implement operational best practices
Monitor financial reports
Manage the capital request and budgeting processes and accounting, investor, relations, tax, and human resources department
Supervise acquisition due diligence and negotiate acquisitions. Understand and mitigate key elements of the company’s risk profile.
Main duties
Approve the accounting department budget
Attend executive committee meeting as required
Discuss financial results with senior management
Provide advice to management regarding the impact of acquisitions
Job description
The finance director is responsible for all aspects of the publishing company, including new product development, staff hiring and performance. The FD is responsible for overall profitability of the company’s publishing programme, including stock management for all departments within the company. Develops and plans department objectives with finance director and staff including short term and long term range accounting programs in budgeting, profit analysis, accounting system, and Medicare cost reporting and internal auditing. Directs financial accounting functions to ensure timely and accurate reporting of clinic financial information. Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies. Reviews all third party contracts and monitors contract revenues.
After 12 years I will be qualified for this job
Preparing for the interview
Identify my main objectives before the interview. Focus on what is most relevant to the interviewee’s background for ex- if I’m interviewing someone in human resources ask about the corporate culture and hiring practices.
Arrive on time – the best way to make a bad first impression is to be late for an interview and do not be too early as well
Wear professional attire and examine my self in a mirror before the meeting to be sure that you are pulled together.
During the interview
When you meet, extend a firm handshake make eye contact, and smile be sure to exchange business cards. Try to be relaxed and think of it as meeting s friend.
Avoid the temptation of talking too much
Be an active listener
It is appropriate to make small talk
Be conscientions of the time
After the interview
Immediately send a thank you note.
Continue with interviews until you are convinced you have found the most promising career path.
