As the days get longer and the daffodils start to bloom, spring is in the air. Symbolising new beginnings, spring is the perfect time of year to give all aspects of your life a refresh… including your career. So, how can accountants spring clean their career to give it a new lease of life?
With CV Library reporting that half of accountants are unhappy in their jobs, with 42% of those attributing it to a lack of opportunities for development, what can be done to kick your career into action?
1- Are you heading in the right direction?
With progression being a key focus for career-driven accountants, it’s important to undertake continuous professional development. By championing your learning and development, you can keep up-to-date with the latest training and work towards progression in due course.
Does your Manager help you to identify knowledge gaps and scope training opportunities to support your career? Firms should be nurturing staff and offering a clear path to progression, so communicate what areas you’d like to explore – it’s about turning challenges into opportunities.
2- Declutter your digital footprint
It’s true that the internet remembers everything, which is why it’s important to keep a professional digital footprint. Give your social media a spring clean by decluttering and updating your accounts. Perhaps a new professional profile photo will help to freshen up your LinkedIn account, or maybe adding recent experience and training will strengthen your profile.
Utilising LinkedIn to connect with likeminded professionals is a great way to keep up to date with industry news, as well as finding career inspiration. Why not join an accountancy practice LinkedIn group? You might be surprised by the resources you can access and the conversations you can join.
3- Remember to toot your own horn
It can be easy to forget to recognise achievements when a busy workload is adding pressure, but it’s important to toot your own horn from time to time. Day-to-day tasks might seem like the run of the mill, but supporting your clients and delivering results for your firm is something to celebrate.
Similarly, it’s important to feel confident in the service you provide. It’s time to throw out that slice of humble pie and acknowledge how talented you are. After all, you know a thing or two about providing trusted support to clients. Confidence is often a barrier to progression, stopping skilled professionals from going for roles they’d love. Is a lack of confidence impacting your career? Read our top tips on how to give your confidence a boost to propel your career.
4- Tidy desk, tidy mind?
Whether you’re working in an office, at home, or a mix of both, it’s important to have a tidy working environment. Does your desk need a declutter? With a clean desk said to increase productivity and persistence by 84%, spring cleaning your station could have a big impact on your work.
Ensuring your desk has good ergonomic support is also important to avoid aches, pains, and even injuries. Stand up desks have grown in popularity, along with walking pads and ergonomic chairs, which can help with posture support, improve blood circulation, and boost focus and productivity.
5- Is it time for something new?
Here at Public Practice Recruitment Ltd, we’re helping talented accountants, auditors, and tax specialists secure exciting and rewarding roles with forward-thinking firms. Are you looking for new challenges and more responsibility? Or perhaps you’re a hard worker who deserves recognition from a supportive team?
Why not give your CV a spring clean by updating your skills and experience, and adding any recent training. Then, send it our way and we’ll help you find the right role for you. Skilled accountants and auditors are currently in high demand, so now’s the perfect time to secure an exciting role with a competitive salary, attractive benefits, and defined progression opportunities.
If you haven’t received a pay rise in the last six months, we can secure you a rise of up to 35% for a like for like role. If you’re ready to step into the next level of your career, it could be even more. Ready to find out? Contact us in confidence today.
