what the best route to becoming an accountant with only gcse's, over 25, living in london, pls help.?
I'm really keen to get into this career path after looking after my children but don't know where to start, acca, aat, etc
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Answer 1 :
GCSEs aren't going to cut it. Get the relevant quals!
Answer 2 :
I know an accountant....they get paid a lot!!! However, GCSEs aren't gonna get you there! A level maths is advisable and A degree in necessary, check if Open University have any info. WHish you the best and hope you get the job!
Answer 3 :
Why not contact your local Adult education collage and see what they can offer I took GCSE Physiology last year and the tutors other (main subject ) was accountancy . There are advisers who can guide you in the courses you will need to take. we are fortunate that our technical college was given university status a few years ago so you can go from resitting GCSEs to a degree in the one college..Have you spoken to your job centre if you want to return to work after having your family they may have extra ways to help you.
Answer 4 :
-Hi, I'm also studying to be an accountant at 18 with only GCSE grades. -I've just applied for an accounting apprenticeship, which do not require previous experience of the subject. -They usually look for GCSE grades of C and above. -The one i have applied for is at the council in Brighton and they only accept ages 16-24 but its probably different in London. -If I get accepted I will be studying the AAT foundation certificate in a year (NVQ2), and then next year I will be studying the intermediate certificate (NVQ3). -To apply for an apprenticeship, you have to look for an employer that will take you on this course and as you gain work experience you will also receive either a fixed monthly salary or a minimum wage. -Try not to be put off if you find apprenticeships where the application requires AS/A2 grades or UCAS points because there are other courses that are set up especially for school leavers with only GCSE grades. Took me a while to find it! -An alternative is to study the AAT payroll administration part-time at college. The courses and qualification of AAT are the same of the apprenticeship that I just mentioned. The only difference is that you do not receive a wage, and you probably gain less experience as you are not in the actual work place of the accountancy. This is my back up plan if i don't get accepted for the finance apprentice. -Also if you decide to go to college to study A2/A2 accounting, there will be exemption on the examination for the AAT qualification. But it could take you longer. -My third back up plan is to study Maths, Accounting and a diploma for the Financial Studies certificate in college, which will take 2 years, and then i will go into uni and study accounting in further education. Hope this helps and good luck!
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