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I would assess your skills and think about which ones translate well, and then tailor your résumé to those. Highlight at the top of your résumé which of your skills is transferable back to accounting. For example, organizational skills, communication, Excel and Word proficiency, and any certifications you might have.
Thanks for the advice; I'll definitely do that!!
I got into bookkeeping on accident really. I was an assistant helping my then bookkeeper with her workload. I learned the platforms OTJ, but I know there are tons of YouTube training videos out there. I would check out the job listings for bookkeeping or accounting positions and start exploring the platforms used, job requirements, etc.
You likely already have solid organizational skills, experience with budgeting or tracking expenses, and maybe even some familiarity with basic financial software. You could look into bookkeeping certifications or online courses to bridge the gap.
I'd suggest looking into some upskilling, perhaps obtaining a certification in accounting or in some aspect of business that interests you. As a job seeker, that would establish that you're serious about making a career move. And it might help refresh some of your accounting expertise, if you feel that may have lapsed a bit in recent years.
Get a bookkeeping certification, something that looks gods on a resume and add to your current experience. Make sure you know the computer software like quickbooks. Volunteer for an organization as a bookkeeper. That always looks good on a resume. Good luck!