Revealed!! What Employers Are Looking For In Accountants

As an accounting professional, how employable are you? How engaging are your skills, experience, and qualifications?

Have you been sending your CV to employers and recruitment agencies but you don’t hear back from them? Here is what employers are looking for;

1. Education and Certification

In most accounting jobs, it is a requirement for you to have studied a course closely related to accounting.

But sometimes this theoretical knowledge is not enough to make you employable, you need to learn new skills!

Do I need to go back to school to gain these new skills?

No need, sign up for our 5 day accounting training and get an accredited certificate that will build your portfolio when applying for jobs!

2. Software and Accounting programs proficiency

The digital era came with a wave of changes and advancements in the accounting field. Unlike the past, a book, pen, and calculator will not work.

Most companies have turned to accounting software such as QuickBooks, Wingu, and Sage. Do you have a thorough understanding of one or more of this software? In not employers will most likely ignore your application.

If you are looking to learn, you can start with QuickBooks which is one of the most used accounting software today. Enroll in our practical accounting class to learn how to use QuickBooks.

3. Practical accounting skills

Accounting is a highly practical profession. Before an employer can decide if they should consider your application or not, they will first look at your ability to practically execute skill such as:

• Using QuickBooks
• Preparing year end statutory accounts
• Online Payroll Processing
• Filing corporation tax return
• Preparing a set of management accounts
• Handling Bank Reconciliations

How well can you execute these tasks that could potentially make or break your chances of getting an accounting job?

To learn these and more useful skills in the accounting field, enroll for the Practical Accounting Training starting on November  25th

Book your spot now!

Call the training coordinator Jane on  0768 669 016 or reach her via email at clientservice@corporatestaffing.co.ke and also copy muthoni@corporatestaffing.co.ke.

Kindly indicate your contact details as well.

See you there!!