Overview

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. Once you're ready to apply, you can find CV and cover letter templates here and jobs and other opportunities here .

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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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Internships are a great way to build up work experience early on in your career. They can also lead to a graduate job offer.

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Learn how to succeed in graduate interviews and assessment centres with our advice on answering tricky interview questions, on the essential research you need to do before an interview and on tackling assessment day exercises.

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Navigating job offers and working life can be tricky early on in your career. Learn all about job offers, what to ask and how to ace your first role.

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