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Which JOB Should I Choose?

Posted: Thursday 05 November 2009 by Imran
Replies : 4
Keywords: assistant accountant, career, decision, Managerial, purchase ledger

Hi Every one,

After a long time of looking for a job, ive finally been offered two! And i just cannot decide which is the better one to go for. I am in the UK by the way. 

I would really appreciate it if you guys would help me make my decision? 

First job: Purchase Ledger Clerk, working in a large finance department for well established company. the job its highly repetative etc.. but as company is well established the job is perhaps secure? 

Second Job: Accounts Assistant, in small but expanding private company (10years old) with small close knit team.

required to carry out usual assistant activities including year end acconts and payroll.. but also as a twist my duties are split to 50% accounting and 50% managing and marketing type duties.

both companies are happy to help towards funding study. Which would you go for and why? and which would go best towards my three years experience? do you think that 50% accounting duties is not enough? or will the manageria/marketing side of my duties also be usefull? 

PLease help me make a decision. I will be very greatfull. 

Regards.

Imran 

 

Well done!

Posted by B on Thursday 05 November 2009 16:48

Firstly well done on getting two job offers.

My advice without question is take the second one.

Reasons:

1 - AP is AP whether it's in a FTSE 100 or SME. Don't take a job today in the expectation of getting a fantastic promoton in a year. It may happen but often doesn't.

2 - Second role may also invole AP (?) but also covers year end, payroll etc and some Non Finance exposure, dressed up we call that commercial experience and great to put on the CV. A chance to do quite a broad role. if the company is growing you may find your role grows too and you gain far more variety of experience. Always be prepared to take on more in these kind of roles as it shows you are keen and you can get the opportunity to get some quite good experience.

All the best

agreed

Posted by Polar Bear on Thursday 05 November 2009 17:35

couldn't agree more - NUMBER 2!

one thing to add is than when it comes to doing your PER (experience) you aer asked for the number of months covering each of the required areas... you do not have to say this was only 50% of time during those months...

it also sounds like you'll have more flexibility to meet the PER requirements - accounts payable will not be enough.

I do think its worth you reviewing the PER requirements and outlining them with your new boss when setting your objectives etc.. to make sure you cover them. you'll probably cover most of them, but it would be a shame to get to the end of the three years and find you are missing something. if they are funding your studies then i am sure they will take this into consideration!

thanks!

Posted by Imran on Thursday 05 November 2009 21:38
thanks for the feedback im greatfull. I was kind of leaning towards job number two but just needed a second opinion from some one who has been fown the same road as me. Looks like il be accepting offor number two, after doing a bit more reseach ofcourse. Any more opinions will be much appreciated as i do not have a lot of time to decide.

Future?

Posted by Roary The Tiger on Friday 06 November 2009 09:09
You've answered the question yourself. Job 1 is repetitive. Think 5 years time. In job one you'll be possibly head of the PL dept. Big deal. Job 2 fully fledge accountant. How will you apply for membership if all you've done is PL work? And security is a myth. I've worked for huge long established companies who have moved abroad.