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Advice required for new role

Posted: Friday 17 June 2011 by James Hayes
Replies : 1
Keywords: career, Cost Reduction, development, management accounting, New Role, practical experience, Purchasing, skills
Hi, I’ve been offered a position as a “Cost & Management Accountant” at what is currently a reasonably small company but is set to grow phenomenally over the next few years.  I’ll be reporting directly to the MD in relation to all accounting matters for the group.  My previous position was “Financial Assistant” though, so clearly it’s a huge step up for me & an amazing opportunity to prove myself!   My only worry is that there are gaps in my knowledge when it comes to actually operating my theoretical studies to a real workplace environment.  One area in particular that I have no knowledge of in a practical sense is purchasing for production.  I wondered if anybody was aware of any useful articles or websites that may be able to give me an insight into areas I don’t feel completely confident with? Many thanks for any responses. James Hayes

New Role

Posted by Ian Greaves on Monday 20 June 2011 13:24

James, congratulations, this sounds like a great opportunity. Whilst it seems like a big step up to you, don't forget, the company believe in your ability to do the job enough to actually make you an offer, so don't sell yourself short!

There are obviously lots of useful resources on the CIMA site, but a couple of others that it may be worth checking out are the websites for both the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (www.cips.org) and the Chartered Management Insitute (www.managers.org.uk) these both have very good resource sections with articles that might be of use to you.

Good luck with the new role.