If I had my time again, I would go into Trading rather than Accountancy.
The grass is always greener. I knew a trader who wished he'd become a lawyer. He had an awful life, he was always so tired he was falling asleep everywhere - in front of the TV and spending the whole night there without making it to bed, on buses and missing his stop, even on the street once. I'm a lawyer. At times I've wished I became a trader, but I've also wished I became an accountant for the better opportunities it offers to move into things like fund management and trading. All these jobs look good from outside, but once you're doing them and focusing on all the detail they can be tedious as hell.
If you haven't got a job then open accounts with all spread betting companies that have account opening offers, and make the most of these. You can practice from home with small stakes. If you start making money consistently then you can go to employers and show them your record. Maybe look for accountancy jobs at the same time though.