Cover Letter for Accountants
To apply for any job opening in the finance and accounting field, you need to send a well-written effective cover letter. Some candidates feel that sending a resume alone is enough to apply for any job. But in the professional work culture, you are expected to send a cover letter with your resume. You may find it difficult to draft a cover letter as you are not aware about what should be included in it. Keep a professional approach when you are drafting the cover letter. Divide your cover letter into 3 parts. The introduction section should include your introduction, how you got to know about the job opening, and why you would like to work for the particular company.
Set some time aside to collate data that you wish to include in the cover letter. In the body of the letter, include details such as your suitability for the job, and the skills and expertise that make you the right candidate for the job. Highlight you academic and professional achievements.
Acceptance of Job Offer
Roy B. Beane,
2899 Black Stallion Road,
Florence, KY 41042,
(859)-594-2018.
Email: roy.beane@abc.com
Date: May 27, 2005.
Mr. Harry D. Barratt,
HR Manager,
TDS Financial Inc.,
4991 Roane Avenue,
New York 70145.
Dear Mr. Barratt,
Please find enclosed my resume in the application for the position of Financial Analyst with your company, as advertised in the yesterdays Employment News.
After reading my resume you will understand that I have considerable amount of professional experience. I have worked at two large financial institutions in New York and Paris. I am anxious to relocate back to New York and wish to obtain a role, where my skills and abilities will be utilized.
I shall call your office on Friday to get an appointment to meet you and discuss my professional expertise and suitability for the job. However, in the meantime, if you require any further information or need to seek any clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me at the number provided above.
Sincerely,
Roy B. Beane.
Sample Letter for Acceptance of Job Offer
Albert C. Moss,
4886 Wilmar Farm Road,
Lanham, MD 20706,
(240)-246-5754.
Email: albert.moss@abc.com
Date: May 18, 2005.
Mr. Curtis C. Lower,
HR Manager,
Influx Accounts Firm,
1330 Boone Street,
Lanham, MD 20706.
Dear Mr. Lower,
I am applying for the position of Executive Assistant as advertised in the Recruitment Daily last evening. I feel that I have the skills and the expertise required for the post of Executive Assistant.
I have over five years of professional experience. My tenure at Wilson Finance Corporation has helped me to developed excellent communications and interpersonal skills. I am diligent and hard working. I feel that I can make an immediate contribution to your firm, if I am selected for the job.
If you want to ask any questions regarding my qualifications or work experience, please contact me at the telephone numbers provided above. I request an opportunity to attend an interview for the post of executive assistant, so that I can clarify doubts (if any) or explain my professional skill sets, more clearly.
Thank you for taking time out from your hectic schedule to go through my resume and I am anxiously waiting for your reply.
Sincerely,
Albert C. Moss.
Enclosure:
Resume
The samples provided above can be used for reference. You can make changes to these as per your preference. Proof read the document before sending it. When you are concluding the letter, thank the employer for their time. Be grateful that they took time to go through your letter and considered you for job in their organization. Use professional and readable fonts, when you are drafting the letter. Avoid using bright, bold colorful fonts to highlight important data. Mention the list of documents you have enclosed with the letter. | 