Lifetime Decision: 21 y/o in Accounts Payable in London, quit and go to university for Finance or take another path?

Hi everyone, I’m 21 years old and currently based in London. For the past two years I’ve been working in Accounts Payable in the hospitality sector.

I never planned to go into accounting. Due to personal circumstances it was the best option available to me at the time, but I really don’t enjoy the work and I feel quite stuck.

A bit of background: I originally studied Electrical Engineering and completed two years of university, but I had to leave because of the war in my country. Academically I’ve always done well and had strong grades at school.

Right now I’m seriously considering quitting my job and going back to university to study a BSc in Finance (probably Queen Mary, or City). My longterm goal would be to try to move into high finance. However, I’m unsure if this is the right move or if there are better paths available.

My questions are:

1. Is going back to university at 21 for a Finance degree a good move?
2. Would my 2 years of Accounts Payable experience help in any way later on?
3. Are there alternative routes into finance that might make more sense?

I would really appreciate hearing from people who have taken a similar path or work in the industry.

Thanks a lot.