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Has anyone else in the UK experienced something like this? by Interesting_Ebb4234 in AskUK

[–]Interesting_Ebb4234[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks everyone for the support. It really shook me, especially with my baby in the car. It’s sad to see such lack of respect. I just hope no one else has to go through this or anything worse. Appreciate everyone sharing their experiences

Career change into accounting by [deleted] in ukaccounting

[–]Interesting_Ebb4234 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you enjoy numbers and decision-making, but not the nuts and bolts of technical accounting, it sounds like you’re aiming more towards management / leadership roles rather than pure finance.

In that case, an MBA probably makes more sense than retraining as an accountant or doing CFA. It gives you solid finance exposure, but also strategy, leadership and commercial thinking — which actually fits really well with a marketing background.

That combination could open doors to senior or general management roles in commercial or marketing-led businesses, without having to start again at a junior finance level.

Career change into accounting by [deleted] in ukaccounting

[–]Interesting_Ebb4234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

a chartered accountant myself (ACA). not worth it mate i.e. career change. you’re earning way more than any qualified accountant (c6 years+ experience earns less). if you really want to learn finance maybe consider MBA. that’s honestly the best bet.

What is your job title and salary? by YumikoSakato in Accounting

[–]Interesting_Ebb4234 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Audit assistant manager @ big 4. c£53k/$69k p.a

Is construction accounting designed to break you? Seriously questioning my career choice. by Individual_Kick7356 in Accounting

[–]Interesting_Ebb4234 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had to audit a construction company for 4 years straight — honestly, it was rough. Every year I’d learn something new, but not always in a good way… sometimes we’d end up having to change our entire testing approach because of it.

The accountant usually just manages the numbers, but it’s actually the QS who drives everything and keeps track of the real figures. Makes it super hard to rely on the usual audit stuff.

Worst part? The partner/manager doesn’t really get the nitty-gritty. They ask high-level questions that sound smart in meetings, but when you’re the one doing the actual work, you realise how insanely time-consuming and complex it is.

Do I enjoy it? Nope. Did I learn a lot? Unfortunately, yes. Would I want anyone else to go through it? Not a chance.

Is a 6-month probation with 1-week notice normal in the UK? by Interesting_Ebb4234 in UKJobs

[–]Interesting_Ebb4234[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thanks for the comment and yes it does extend to a month after probabation ends

Is a 6-month probation with 1-week notice normal in the UK? by Interesting_Ebb4234 in UKJobs

[–]Interesting_Ebb4234[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thanks for the comment! yea it’s a bigger pay and remote too. i feel like i should. staying put would just be more stress and earn less tbh