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What qualifications do I need to work in Accounting or Finance?

With so many different areas of finance, there are unsurprisingly many qualifications. Working in general transaction processing areas such as Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable do not require a specific professional qualification.

To be involved in detailed accounting such as statutory accounting, insolvency and investment, and ultimately to be able to sign off final accounts you will need to have an approved qualification to do so.

For further information, contact your nearest Page Personnel Accounting & Finance Consultant who can tell you where to start.

As a traditional profession, finance is a popular career choice. It offers great reward in salary and choice is varied. Spanning numerous career routes, professionals include accountants, bankers, insurance specialists and actuaries. A job in finance isn't just complex mathematics. In today's world, business understanding is paramount if you want to go far. Put it this way, if you can communicate effectively with Departmental Managers, understand their business needs and provide them with sound financial advice you are in the right job!

• Logical thinking
• Good organizational skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Teamwork
• Problem solving
• Business awareness
• Flexibility
• Leadership potential
• Computer literacy
• Time management
• Obviously numeracy is useful!

These are all the basic skills we can suggest however some job descriptions will be more detailed so speak to your Page Personnel consultant for more advice.

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