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Have you ever considered a career within the Finance & Accountancy sector but unsure what it can offer? We can help. We regularly advise candidates of all levels on the best job roles for them. Here we have outlined the top reasons why so many of our candidates choose to pursue accounting careers.
Whether you are a newly qualified accountant, have just finished your accounting degree and are unsure where to go next or are simply at a crossroads with your career, we may have some answers for you.
Today the Finance & Accountancy sector is huge, and accountancy specifically is an integral part of most businesses across the globe. However, despite the size of the sector we are still constantly on the lookout for high-calibre, qualified accountants to take key accounting jobs across the UK.
In this blog we will take a look at what we believe to be the top ten benefits of becoming an ACA/ICAS accountant and why people should really consider it as a worthwhile career move.
As a chartered accountant you have a huge array of career opportunities available as soon as you have passed your exams and throughout your career. Qualified finance professionals have a number of options that range from working in practice firms as an auditor or within transactional services, to working for in-house roles within The Financial Times Stock Exchange (FTSE) 100 businesses, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Listed Businesses as a Financial Accountant or a Financial Analyst to name a few.
With so much choice on the market, it is important to know what your options are, especially for newly qualified accountants.
Generally, the majority of ACA candidates will have studied within a practice firm, so as a newly qualified ACA you will be faced with the decision of staying within practice or moving over to industry.
Chartered accountants within practice will generally have a clear progression path with structured training and development throughout their career.
On the other hand, industry gives candidates direct access to large blue chip organisations, private equity firms and FTSE 100 businesses, which can be appealing to many newly qualified ACA candidates.
There is no set progression or development structure within industry, which means chartered accountants have the opportunity to progress very quickly. On the flip side, there is also a higher chance for a career to stagnate for candidates that do not put the work in.
Regardless of which route you choose to take, it's always important to remember that you can change your mind if you need to but try to come to this decision sooner rather than later. In our experience, the longer you stay in either practice or industry, the harder it is to move out and the more limited your career options will be.
Talk to your recruitment consultant about your career options and try not to solely rely on them as a means to finding a new job. Most recruiters will be experts in their field and will have unrivalled market knowledge when it comes to career opportunities, so keeping in touch with them and asking for advice will be hugely beneficial.
Recruiters can help you with everything from developing your online brand and interview preparation right through to advice on career paths, the training and development you should be receiving and average salaries.
Get in touch with one of our expert Finance & Accountancy Consultants today and they will be more than happy to offer you tailored advice. From answering the top questions recently qualified candidates regularly ask us, to offering advice on the best career option for you, our team of experts will be more than happy to help.
At Sellick Partnership we have a wealth of experience dealing with chartered accountants at various stages in their career, from recently qualified ACA/ICAS candidates right through to Financial Controllers, Finance Directors and Managing Directors. Our portfolio of clients ranges from SMEs and start-ups to blue-chip and FTSE 100 companies.
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