Chartered Accountancy
Prospects Profile: Accounting Technician
Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.
Prospects Profile: Chartered Accountant
Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.
Prospects Profile: External Auditor
Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.
Prospects Profile: Forensic Accountant
Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)
The institute provides and regulates the CA qualification. Find out more about what is involved in training as a Chartered Accountant.
Careers in Audit
Specialist website for all types of audit jobs in the UK and abroad, including internal, external, I.T & Graduate Vacancies - mostly experienced positions.
Become a Chartered Accountant - CA (ICAS)
Searchable directory of CA training vacancies and work experience opportunities in all of the UK.
Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW)
Provides the ACA qualification. Find out about what is involved in training as a Chartered Accountant and find training vacancies in England and Wales.
Chartered Accountants Ireland
Details of professional qualifications and the process of becoming a Chartered Accountant in Ireland. There is also a list of current training vacancies.
Association of Accounting Technicians
Professional body which accredits qualifications for accounting technicians. The website includes information the training involved and on how to progress to becoming a chartered accountant.
Forensic Accountant job description (TARGETjobs)
Explains the key activities and skills involved in the role as well as providing information on relevant training.
Accountancy Age
News, articles, jobs and careers information for accountancy and the financial sector.
Accountancy Careers (InsideCareers)
Accountancy Careers is a careers advice service focusing on the Accountancy sector working alongside the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales. The website provides an overview of the Accountancy sector as well as advice on making applications and finding work experience. There are also employer profiles and links to job opportunities. You can also download a detailed Chartered Accountancy careers guide.
Copies of this item are available to take away from the Careers Service on the second floor of the Hub.
How to become an Accountant (Dolan Accountancy)
This article provides information on the routes to becoming an Accountant. There is advice on qualifications, salaries and life as a trainee.
Case study of Life Sciences graduate working as an Accounts Manager
Life Sciences graduate, Heather Leybourne, writes about her career path to date and what her current role involves.
This case study was produced by Opportunity North East and Skills Development Scotland.
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Video case study of Life Sciences graduate working as an Audit Manager
Life Sciences graduate, Elspeth Gordon, talks about her career path to date and what her current role involves.
This case study was produced by Opportunity North East and Skills Development Scotland.
Accountancy, banking and finance (prospects.ac.uk)
Sector information including specific careers and jobs in accountancy, insurance and banking.
GAAPweb
Search for job opportunities in finance and accountancy. There are also employer profiles and career blog articles.
TARGETjobs Finance
An overview of career options in the Finance sector with job descriptions, case studies and details of the latest work experience and graduate opportunities. There are also useful Employer Insights (also available as a free app).