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Accountancy, banking and finance

Accountancy, banking and finance offer a vast choice of specialisms. From fintech and crypto to the accountancy firms! Discover job opportunities a get the specialist advice you’ll need to impress employers.
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With most businesses requiring such services, the world of accountancy, banking and finance is broad and diverse. You can build a career in many different industries with companies ranging from start-ups, to established SMEs to the big 4 firms. Make your mark with the industries’ recruiters using gradireland’s advice.

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Certified Public Accountant

Job descriptions and industry overviews
Certified Public Accountants can be found in every sector from healthcare, financial services, IT, education, technology and gaming. In fact, 100% of newly qualified CPAs are currently in employment. As CPA’s progress through their career they can diversify into a number of different roles including Chief Executives, Financial Controllers, as well as other career avenues including forensic accountancy, risk analysis, and international accounting specialist roles.
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Chartered Accountant

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A chartered accountant audits accounts, provides financial advice and undertakes accounts administration.
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Benefits of a professional accountancy qualification

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Whether you aspire to work in public practice, the private sector or for a government body, getting a professional qualification in accountancy should be your priority.
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An internship in an accountancy firm

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The scope of working in the accountancy industry is truly global, yet the early years can be challenging as you seek to balance working life with passing your professional exams. That’s why an internship with an accountancy firm before you graduate can give you a worthwhile perspective on what you can expect.
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Explore different career paths in finance

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    FAQs in Accountancy, banking and finance

    Careers in finance are varied, you’ll have many options to choose from. Once you have gained experience in this industry your earning potential can be quite high.

    There’s a broad range of career paths for those interested in finance. Jobs in this sector include accountant, financial trader, actuary, consultant and much more.

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