What skills are employers of chartered accountants looking for?
Employers will be looking for candidates who meet their specified entry requirements (these will vary depending on the firm). This will include a strong academic background. Some, especially the larger organisations, will specify a predicted 2:1 and will also sometimes specify a certain number of UCAS points. However, you will also need to demonstrate that you have other personal qualities and skills relevant to the job, for example: • excellent communication skills (verbal and written) • teamworking skills • an awareness of what is happening in the business world (commercial awareness) • analytical skills • creative thinking • adaptability • reliability • discretion • numerical ability • motivation You should be able to demonstrate these skills and qualities through your: • academic work; • work experience; • involvement in extra-curricular activities • reading of newspapers, news, etc Find out more about the employability skills that employers look for and how to get them.
