Looking for some advice. I initially wanted to train as an accountant when I left uni but due to various factors that didn't happen and I got a job in an unrelated field. I am now in a position to look at it again. I looked at training contracts but a lot seemed to want some experience in finance so I got a job at one of the big four auditors, obviously not working on the audits but I work in the internal finance department. So my vague plan was to do this for a couple of years, get some experience, see what pathways were open to me within the company (they're big on development and people in my role tend to only do it for a few years before moving onto to lots of varied roles in the company, some qualifying as accountants, some moving out of the audit branch and into something totally different), or apply for a training contract elsewhere.
But, I was wondering if there was anything else I could do to help my chances and wanted to ask what people thought about the CFAB? My understanding is that I can do this through self-study. My reasoning is that firstly it would just confirm to me that studying is something I'm still able/happy to do (I left uni 7 years ago) rather than find this out if I managed to get a training contract, and secondly it would show employers I can study, and that I'm motivated (I guess my main worry is people doubting I'm committed since I've had a couple of different roles since leaving uni?). Plus if I've passed it maybe I'm seen as less of a risk to employers who fund training contracts? Or is that nonsense?
Does anyone have any experience of this? It's just hard to tell how worthwhile/valuable it is? Would some finance experience plus CFAB give me a good advantage in applying for training contracts? If not, is there anything you could suggest?