accounting jobs without accounting qualification?

Currently studying an accounting degree and I'm starting to consider future jobs I may want to apply to but most jobs accounting related usually require one to sit for the ACA/ACCA or other professional body exams but these exams are extremely difficult and I'd much prefer going into a job after the degree rather than have to sit more exams. So my questions is, are there any jobs you can go into with an accounting degree, which doesn't require one to have to sit the ACA/ACCA exams etc. Thanks.

Yes - plenty - but you career progress will be limited without taking professional exams.

You could look at the Logistics Officer role in the Royal Navy. You would have the opportunity to take accountancy qualifications after completing your Officer training.

https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/careers/roles-and-specialisations/services/surface-fleet/logistics-officer

so taking the accounting exams wouldn't be compulsory?

any examples? and how much does it limit it?

Currently studying an accounting degree and I'm starting to consider future jobs I may want to apply to but most jobs accounting related usually require one to sit for the ACA/ACCA or other professional body exams but these exams are extremely difficult and I'd much prefer going into a job after the degree rather than have to sit more exams. So my questions is, are there any jobs you can go into with an accounting degree, which doesn't require one to have to sit the ACA/ACCA exams etc. Thanks.

Have you just started?

The majority of people working in accounting departments don't have professional qualifications. Its been increasingly difficult to get managerial level jobs without having the full qualifications - which is very limiting when you have a few years experience.

I’m currently in my first year of university accounting studies

So it’ll only limit me in terms of getting manager sort of roles? Because I can’t say I see myself being a manager!

I’m currently in my first year of university accounting studies

Well - accounting firms tend not to be keen on recruiting people who are not looking to study but smaller ones don't really seem to mind once you are in. In industry there are lots of jobs held by people without qualifications.

What are the job roles available in industry?

If you want to work as an accountant, and or work in the accounting related fields I.e. tax, audit, personal accounts - you will need to get the aligned qualifications.

Big firms will sponsor and pay for you to study and take these exams alongside work. Smaller firms may or may not pay for you, but you will have more flexibility and less pressure on when and how long it takes you to pass with a smaller firm.

There's no getting out of chartership if you want to be an accountant, unless you are fine being stuck at a low-mid level, because you cannot give advice if you are not qualified and must be overseen by someone who is.

However, doing an accounting degree does mean you get to skip a few early exams I think - you will need to check the website of the qualification I.e. Aca/Acca/CTA/CTT as they will specify what modules your degree must include in order for you to qualify for some exemptions. However, from memory I think this is only 2 early stage ones.

You could always get the accounting experience for a few years, then decide to shift away from the industry. But I'm sure you're perfectly able to do the exams if you're already doing the degree. It is hard when you have limited time and work on the side, but you can go to tutoring colleges for this which helps a lot.

Worry about completing your degree first. At the moment, you are on the same level as those with no accounting background. Once you complete your accounting degree, you will have more than sufficient knowledge to pass the professional papers. Don't listen to negative people!

Loads - look on reed.co.uk or any other large recruitment website.

Currently studying an accounting degree and I'm starting to consider future jobs I may want to apply to but most jobs accounting related usually require one to sit for the ACA/ACCA or other professional body exams but these exams are extremely difficult and I'd much prefer going into a job after the degree rather than have to sit more exams. So my questions is, are there any jobs you can go into with an accounting degree, which doesn't require one to have to sit the ACA/ACCA exams etc. Thanks.