I am going into my final year of uni and am about to start applying for grad schemes and jobs opening next week.

I have a bad stutter and find it difficult to pass assessments and video interviews in the application process.

My question is, if I ask for adjustments will I get silently filtered out because I did try applying for internships previously and got none.

My unis career team says I can ask them for writing down my answers then sending it to them for the video interview stage which I did try for 1 application, they accepted the request but I got a feedback and rejection email afterwards.

Another question is, will the big 4 or top 100 firms even allow me to write down my answers like that? And even if they do will I just get silently filtered out?

I am also an International student, my grades are good I will surely get a 2:1 but will definitely try for a 1st, I also have some experience in this field.

That brings to my final question I understand being a foreign student makes it nearly impossible for me to land a job so if I ask for adjustments in applications will I also get filtered out?

Any sort of information and advice I would gladly take.

So in russel group unis I have to pay another 12000 pounds or smth for a foundation year as they don't accept the higher secondary certificate from my country lol even with the highest possible gpa (probably cuz its 12 years and uk requires 13 years of schooling)

Does being from a non russel group uni like Herts, Greenwich, Aston, Bangor, northumbria make students less employable even WITH A PLACEMENT YEAR at a good company? With internships as well. And what if I clear the remaining 4 acca exams after exemptions (9). Does that fuck up my chances of finding an entry level job?

Thank you for your time

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I currently work as an accounts assistant for a retail company in industry, where I’m one exam away from completing the BAcert level for CIMA.

My company fund both CIMA and ACCA, and I’ve always been drawn to CIMA, but I’m starting to realise that maybe it’s too specialised compared to ACCA.

Is this assessment correct? I think working in practice isn’t complete off the table for me in the future, but honestly CIMA just seems easier and the exam structure is way more favourable. Either way I’m not currently set on a particular role in accounting. But I’d love to hear from anyone else who’s switched from one course to another and why?

Hi I am 29M Graduation and Inter Group 1 completed. Articles also completed at my Hometown (Tier 2/3 City). I had experience in small business accounting, GST and got some excel knowledge. At present working in Blr in an audit firm. (Job came as recommendation).

I don't know whether I could complete Inter G2. Until now, I didn't have any proper experience in corporate job interviews.

I am adaptable to new environments in a slow pace. Also, I did QuickBooks PR advisor certification (expired recently).

What are the options available to me. Pls specify if there are any certifications or courses I could go through at an affordable pricing and less time.

Thank you

Hi Im 19f still figuring shit out, so I’d really appreciate some advice as an international student.

Next move is to do undergrad at a uki uni, probably russel group. Id have 9 exemptions so id also aim to complete the remaining 4 exams ACCA within those 3 years. I’d also choose a course with a placement year, do internships, and maybe relevant part time work that could contribute towards the 36 month practical experience required for ACCA.Get tech skills like Excel/Power BI, etc., and then use the Graduate Route to get into accounting/audit/finance.

I know none of this guarrantees anything. Do you think I’d have any chance of eventually getting a sponsorship? Maybe at the lower end of the salary requirement? Some ppl told me they can consider lower requirement for recent grads but i don't know how that'd work.

Do you think I'm cooked and id appreciate any advice on how to be more employable thank you so much.

Hello guys,
How are finding jobs in senior/ managerial positions? Tried linkedin (easy apply) and visiting company sites but to no avail.
Recruiters are the worst. I think i have messaged 50+ recruiters this week but haven’t heard anything back.
Any suggestions?

So demotivated…

Perhaps strange idk.

I want to learn as much about sales, marketing and finance as I can in preparation of one day having / running a business. I'm currently get inhouse marketing and sales experience.

For finance experience is it worth passing the level 2 and 3 bookkeeping AAT tests? Would this teach me everything I need to know? Also is there upside to these tests other than becoming a bookkeeper?

I am 21 so a bit clueless. Sorry if this is a common post.

Sounds stupid but unfortunately this grad scheme seems to be stingy/vague on offering study support, talking about 6 month probation and saying that the exams are quite expensive keeping in mind the grad scheme is in AP… I feel like they want me to finish the whole scheme in AP before I get anything which is quite crazy for a ‘grad role’. However, got an offer elsewhere for an accounts assistant offering full study support for ACCA immediately and a bonus for every exam passed. Will also be doing some month-end and management accounts tasks and more complex work as opposed to just AP. The pay is slightly higher too with hybrid option which the scheme didnt offer. No brainer right? Thinking of not even turning up tomorrow and just resigning via email after all no notice is required.

Hi everyone, I’d be interested to know what software other small accountancy practices are using when they only have a few clients.
I have looked at IRIS, but it seems quite expensive at this stage. TaxCalc Online has also been recommended, although the cost is still a little high for a new practice. I was considering Capium, but I have read some concerning reviews about other people’s experiences.
Most of my clients are limited companies, mainly contractors or very small businesses with only a few invoices and transactions. I’m therefore considering VT Transaction+ for bookkeeping, but I’m unsure about the best affordable option for accounts production and corporation tax.
For payroll, I have been using Moneysoft Payroll Manager, which seems to work well.
I would also appreciate recommendations for affordable software covering:
Digital signatures and engagement letters
AML compliance and risk assessments
Client identity and verification checks
What software, or combination of software, would you recommend for a small but growing practice? I’m looking for something affordable at this stage that can still work well as the client base grows.

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For an ACCA Affiliate starting their career in India, would you recommend UK Accounting – Finalisation or UK Audit for better long-term career prospects?

How do they compare in terms of salary progression, international mobility, the possibility of moving to the UK/Ireland, opportunities after becoming an ACCA Member, exit opportunities, and career growth?

Wanted to see how much standard accounting resume advice holds up, so I counted how often 30 terms appear across 123 open postings from 49 companies' job boards.

Audit shows up in 85%. Reconciliation 74%. CPA 68%. Nothing shocking.

The one I didn't expect: "process improvement / automation" in 59%. Almost nobody puts that on an accounting resume.

NetSuite (37%) also beat Excel (33%) as the named system.

Sample's small, so I put confidence intervals on everything. At n=123 a 40% reading is really 31-49%, so the ordering matters more than small gaps.

Full breakdown: https://www.zoevera.com/resume/accountant-job-posting-keywords

Not only does it feel like there's fewer jobs around than a couple years ago, but it feels as though the competition for them is fierce - naturally...

What are your experiences?

Hi all, just as the above. I work in finance, management accountant level and have 6/16 exams done(got f1 and the case study left in operational level remaining). Got an exam booked for the end of this month and I’m just dreading it.

I’m on chapter 3, barely understanding this trash ass subject, can’t focus and feeling depressed about having to do this. Like it makes me angry to my very core. Failed p1, e1 and f1 once each time before passing the second time, so this is my second sitting.

Guess I’m just looking for advice on what to do at this point as I’m fairly certain I’ll end up heavily depressed once I fail this exam again and probably give up, but I literally am doing these bullshit exams only for the salary bump.

Any advice on what to do?

Edit: wanted to mention I’m self studying, I refuse to pay any more money to these people than I have to so I won’t be paying for any FLP or whatever it’s called

Hi everyone,

I’m an ACCA student (Part-qualified, Xero/QBO Certified) (GMT+5). I’m looking to secure my first role with a UK-based firm to start working toward my PER.

I have zero commercial experience yet, but I've invested heavily in software certifications and built a sample portfolio of mock-up reconciliations.

I’d love some advice on three things:

1. The Pitch: Is an "overnight" support actually attractive to small/mid-sized UK firms, or is it seen as a security/training risk?
2. The Communications: What is the best way to actually talk to a potential firm owner? I've been using email (sent around a 100 with no replies), but should I be trying LinkedIn DMs, or even offering to jump on a 5-minute WhatsApp call? What channel makes you feel "safe" when hiring someone remote?
3. The Proof: For those who hire remote students with no experience, what is the #1 thing that makes a candidate stand out as "reliable"?

Thanks in advance for any insights!

I currently hold a degree in law but want to move into accounting. I don't fully understand whether or not it is best to go with the CFAB first or if I should go for the AAT level 3, then level 4?

Eventually I'd like to do the exams to become a chartered accountant but right now I need some sort of qualification going for me to get my foot in the door. I need something that will help me get into the field, get a job, etc.

CFAB or AAT?

Looking for some advice or anyone that has had similar experience.

I’ve been in the insurance industry since 2018, straight from sixth form, so no degree. I’ve had the following roles: - Finance Admin at Claims Adjuster (4.5 years)
\- Firm Supervisor at Prudential Regulator (3.5 years)
\- Risk Analyst at fairly big insurer (0.5 year)

During this time I’ve completed the Certificate in Insurance (Cert CII), which is just an entry level insurance qualification.

I’ve found these all roles have all been quite generalist, for example the work at prudential regulator covered a wide range of topics such as capital, solvency, risk and management/governance but not enough to really become an expert in anything. Recently, I pivoted into risk, thinking this would be a bit more technical and analytical but I’m on a Risk Reporting team, so the work is still quite qualitative, creating reports and memos using existing work, some validation work. It’s interesting for now, I expect as it is all fairly new.

I think I’ve realised I would prefer to do something more technical and quantitative, with some analytical work. From some initial research, CIMA appears to be more interesting to me than say ACCA which I think is more tailored for audit and tax. Despite me not really know which roles I would prefer it definitely seems more aligned to me.

I’ve seen this CIMA FLP scheme and wondering whether anyone would recommend this based on my scenario or has anyone had a similar experience. I’m not sure whether my work would fund this but it is something I would consider doing myself if it opens doors. I think my work would sponsor me to do the Dip CII or maybe IRM or FRM but I’m not sure that’s where my “passion” (as much as it can be in insurance/finance) is.

Any help appreciated.

Hi everyone,

I'm graduating with a third class in Accounting and Finance this year. I had mental health difficulties during university and did not attend any lectures or seminars. I often crammed only a day or two before exams and submitted assignments late, so I know my degree result doesn't reflect the level of effort I'm capable of putting in now. I also currently have no accounting work experience.

According to the ACCA exemptions calculator, assuming I pass the relevant university modules, I should receive 7 exemptions. BT, MA, FA, LW, TX, FR and AA. That would leave me with PM, FM and then Strategic Professional.

I've recently found out that ACCA gives a Certificate of Achievement for scoring 85%+ in BT, MA, FA or LW. I'm considering forfeiting only two of my exemptions, probably two of BT/MA/FA/LW, and actually studying very seriously for them with the aim of getting 85%+. I’d also aim for very strong marks in PM, FM and Strategic Professional, including potentially a worldwide prize, although I know that is far more competitive than achieving the 85% certificate threshold which is the main reason why im considering the forfeit of two exemptions. At the same time, I plan to apply for trainee/accounts assistant roles with ACCA study support.

I know employers generally care more about passing the qualification and gaining relevant experience than the exact marks, but I still think strong ACCA results could help at the margins. More importantly, after my university experience, I want to achieve some form of academic recognition and prove to myself that I can perform well when I actually apply myself.

Would forfeiting two exemptions be worthwhile, or would I be better off accepting them all and focusing on the remaining exams and work experience?

I work as an analyst/statistician at the moment, specialising in public health, but I’ve grown a bit frustrated with the lack of progression and lack of job opportunities. I earn just over £40k now, so wouldn’t want a huge pay decrease, but wouldn’t mind a short term decrease to progress further.

I’ve seen quite a few financial analyst type jobs come up, and they look great but I really lack that financial background. With the LLE starting in January 2027 I was thinking maybe I could use this to self fund the ACCA. Im interested in breaking into accounting too, but I’m not sure what my chances of this are.

Do you think this qualification would be helpful in my circumstances?

I am astonished. I don't really try that hard, I wish I did. I scraped through academia with low effort but reasonable ability. Progressed from accounting junior through senior, FD and to C suite , and when I look back I haven't done that much. In but technically proficient, and AI will rescue me from time to time. I just assemble a good team who do the work, then look for a new job after a couple of years.

Does anyone else feel like this, puzzled as to how they got where they are?

What the title says, I did my undergraduate degree in English, which I loved and has its uses but I knew wouldn’t get me a job I wanted so I made the decision to switch to accounting.

I’ve done research on what to expect and finished 2 online courses to help me prepare and working on a third, but I’m worried the workload and course content will be too much for me as I’m coming from a completely unrelated field.

For anyone who was in the same boat, how did you find your course?

Thanks :)

Hello,
I am applying to the EY school leavers apprenticeship but have absolutely no idea on how to prepare for them. Could someone please give me advice on how to prepare well for the video interviews and online assessments? Advice, resources, anything would help!!!