What personal attributes suit accountancy work?
Good accountants have questioning/investigative minds and don’t just take things at face value they need to be able to analyse information and solve problems. They then need the integrity and strength to give clients honest advice, even if it’s not an easy message to deliver. At KPMG you have to be good at dealing with people. Although we are a large firm our day-to-day work is very team-based and those teams change as you move from job to job, so things like communication, flexibility and cooperation are vital. Of course this applies equally to our clients they are people too. A high quality of work is required, so people who take pride in their work and have good attention to detail are likely to do well.
