Do's And Don'ts Of Accounting Job Cover Letter

Do's And Don'ts Of Accounting Job Cover Letter

The accounting industry is becoming a very competitive one, so whenever you submit a job application to a company either online or in person, you want to know that your application stands out. 

You should make sure your cover letter is impressive, detailed and unique, while simultaneously aware of accounting sector practice and the high level of professionalism which will be expected by colleagues and clients alike. According to HR officer of a firm we interviewed, most job applicant don't get to the next recruitment stage because of their cover letters. Infact your cover letter is your representative, you should ensure that are properly package as possible.

A good accounting cover letter can set you apart from your competitors in the job market, so here’s your guide to writing a good accounting job cover letter.

ACCOUNTING COVER LETTER DO'S
  1. Do keep it short and detailed. A maximum of one page for cover letters, with the ideal length between 250 - 350 words, or around four paragraphs. A recruitment officer with over 1,000 cover letters to review won't have the time to read your 800 - 1000 words cover letter.
  2. Do address your cover letter to the right organisation, and correct member of staff
  3. Do tailor or customise your accounting cover letter for every role you apply for
  4. Do pluck out the best bits of your resume to use throughout your cover letter
  5. Do show that you’ve done research about the company or organisation
  6. Do show some personality. What’s unique and hireable about you?
  7. Do end your cover letter by thanking the employer for their time
  8. Do always run a thorough spelling and grammar check before submitting your cover letter

All the information stated above are very important when writing an accounting job cover letter. Always include them before submitting your letter.

ACCOUNTING COVER LETTER DON'TS
  1. Don’t use out-dated or unprofessional contact details. Always use the most recent, most relevant, and the most professional contact details. Avoid unprofessional email addresses like; sexygirl4real@yahoo.com, cuteguy@gmail.com, etc. They reduce your chance of getting the job you are applying for.
  2. Don’t use company-specific language or terminology. Stick to what is known and understood at an industry level.
  3. Don’t simply copy or rewrite your resume in your accountant cover letter
  4. Don’t highlight skills or experience gaps in your cover letter. If this needs explaining, it can be done later in your resume
  5. Don’t include irrelevant information. Irrelevant information like favorite food, favorite actor or movie, favorite color, etc, they are not necessary. Consider the company, the role and what they expect most from candidates. Focus on these areas in your cover letter.
We have cover letter sample to guide you in writing your accounting job cover letter. It is in PDF format and will be very useful to you.

Goodluck.
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