Accounting technician work experience

Claudfuerte

Hey guys , Im starting Accounting tech course this year and looking to get work experience too in one go . I dont have any previous experience in this field but im willing to work for free as im eager to learn. Im looking around the galway area only , Does anyone know where to look or how to even go on about it ? Help would be much appreciated thank you

Mrs OBumble

Approach local accounting firms (google them) and ask.

Some people will suggest that you offer your services to charities, but they're unlikely to accept: they don't have the time to be teaching you, and they won't want an outsider looking at their accounts.

Whereisgalway

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

and they won't want an outsider looking at their accounts.

I don't think that's true, there are plenty of charities who have both open and transparent account and would be delighted for any help but don't let get in the way

Mrs OBumble

Whereisgalway wrote: »

I don't think that's true, there are plenty of charities who have both open and transparent account and would be delighted for any help but don't let get in the way

That doesn't match the experience of people I know who looked for work experience with them.

I would approach accounting firms as Mrs O'B suggested.

They are used to taking on inexperienced staff and training them.

Edit:
Having open and transparent accounts doesn't necessarily extend to letting inexperienced people maintain them.