And how do I become one? I know what an accountant is, but not a senior one. Do I need A-level maths?
2007-03-01 05:11:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
This is a job titile based typically on experience.
If you have a degree in Business/Accounting is the best starting place.
I started as a Staff Accountant just out of college, and after about 3 years of experience, I qualify for Senior Accountant status. It varies by company, but typically you get to a senior level the longer you are in the field.
2007-03-01 05:20:52 · answer #1 · answered by Jen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to have alot of experience as an accountant, before you can become a senior accountant..
Senior, means you have the highest level of experience relative to that company....
You don't necceassrly have to have say a masters degree... but that dosen't hurt...
It's also unlikley you will be hired as a senior accountant on day one.. And judgeing by the question, you first have to become a humble accountant... then say after 6-10 years or so, you can start thinking about a senior accountant possition.
2007-03-01 13:19:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been a qualified chartered accountant (ACCA) for several years now and I have never seen a job advertisement for a 'senior accountant'. I'm not sure where you got this phrase from!
However, there are basically three levels of accountant.
Firstly those who have no qualifications at all who once they have gained several years of experience are often referred to as 'qualified by experience'.
Secondly, there are the accounting technicians (AAT or CAT) who are qualified to carry out work as lower level finance professionals.
Finally, there are the chartered bodies (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA and ICAEW). If you are a member of one of these bodies then you are legally entitled to call yourself a chartered accountant.
Although the chartered accountancy qualifications are the top qualifications in the accountancy world in terms of status and financial reward you will still need to gain several years of post qualification experience in order to rise through the ranks to become a partner (in public practice) or a finance director (in industry).
Therefore, I would conclude, that a senior accountant is a qualified chartered accountant with several years of post qualification experience.
As for your other query. You do not need A level maths in order to become a chartered accountant. However, you will need a good grade in your Maths GCSE.
2007-03-04 06:13:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a number of levels in accountancy, and a Senior accountant is simply one that has all the qualifications and a lot of experience.
In the UK there is no need to have 'A' Levels in order to train as an accountant, if you are able to get a training contract with a reputable firm, they will pay for your tuition, starting with AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians), or ACCA's CAT qualification, and moving through to one of a number of other qualifications, (depending on your/the employers' preferences).
For further information look at the AAT website (www.aat.co.uk), they may even be able to assist you with finding an employer who will take you on as a trainee.
2007-03-01 13:31:27 · answer #4 · answered by bty498072 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A senior accountant is an accountant who has risen to a senior position in his practice. You'll need to have A levels to go on to study accountancy
2007-03-01 13:15:18 · answer #5 · answered by jet-set 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Social class 1,if your Father was not one forget it.
2007-03-01 13:16:46 · answer #6 · answered by SAR13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No just age lol, you get a better rate as the government don't tax you the same.
2007-03-01 13:15:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋