Should I stay or should I go

Hello there

I work in the financial services sector specifically fund accountancy. Its a decent job, the money is alright for a person of my age (24). However I have always had a feeling that this type of accountancy just isn't for me. Don't get me wrong, I am grateful for the job and I don't loathe the work that I do. I have a strong interest in taxation and would like to pursue a career in it if I was afforded the opportunity.

Last February, I started the ACCA with the support of my employer. I had a good few exemptions in the first place, I sat one paper in June, F6 Taxation and thankfully passed. My thinking for a good while has been that I will stay with my present employer, finish the remaining ACCA papers and then see if I am good enough and ready enough to tackle Part II of AITI.

At that stage, if I was successful in taking the Part II of the AITI exams, I would start actively looking for a Big4 or medium size practice to take a gamble on me. The problem as I see it is that my lack of exposure to any sort of taxation (other than exams) will count against me.

With firm recruitment drives starting up again in September, albeit restricted by economic circumstance, I was wondering whether any of you thought it would be a good idea to try to move now or stick to my original plan.

Thank you for reading.