Accountancy, banking and finance

Using a mix of financial expertise, fast thinking and strategy, a career as a financial trader can be exciting and rewarding.

Supports the work of accountants by undertaking a wide range of accountancy, financial and taxation tasks.

An Actuary is someone that analyses data and works with statistics, using mathematical skill to assess or predict the probability of an event happening and its financial consequences. The decisions of actuaries can affect thousands of people so it is a well-paid job, with a lot of responsibility. Wherever there is risk, there are opportunities for actuaries.

A chartered accountant audits accounts, provides financial advice and undertakes accounts administration.

Performs (internal) financial and risk management audits and independent statutory (external) financial audits of commercial and public sector organisations.

Implements tax strategies, provides advice about taxation legislation and undertakes related accounts administration on behalf of private clients and organisations.

A financial risk analyst identifies and analyses potential risks threatening the financial position of commercial and industrial corporations and public/private organisations.

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.