Can I use Hey Monika if I've never had an accounting job?

Yes — that's specifically who Hey Monika is built for. If you've studied AAT, ICB, IAB or ACCA but never actually worked in a finance team or practice, the gap most employers notice isn't your technical knowledge, it's that you've never handled a real client, a messy set of documents, or an awkward conversation. Scenarios like Lighthouse Wellness Practice and VoltWise EV Solutions are designed to put you through exactly that, with no job required first — the realistic documents and (in some Scenarios) live voice calls exist precisely because you haven't had the chance to practise them on the job yet. More detail No job, internship or work placement is required to start. Scenarios are built to close the exact gap a first job would otherwise have to teach you. You build a portfolio of completed Scenarios you can reference at interview, even with no formal work history.Frequently asked questions Will an employer actually care that I've done this without a job? Employers consistently say the thing they can't easily train quickly is client-handling and judgement under pressure — being able to talk through a specific Scenario you've completed demonstrates exactly that, regardless of whether it came from a job or not. Is this better than doing an unpaid internship for experience? It solves a different problem — Hey Monika won't put your name on a CV as 'worked at,' but it does build the actual skills an internship would, on your own time and without needing anyone to take you on first. Get started Start with Demo Company UK to get your bearings, then move into Lighthouse Wellness Practice or VoltWise EV Solutions once the basics feel comfortable.