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Public Finance Accountancy

Prospects Profile: Chartered Public Finance 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.

Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)

Professional institute which provides the CIPFA qualification and advertises training vacancies, mainly in or working with the public sector. Find out what's involved in becoming a Public Finance Accountant.

CIPFA Trainee Vacancies

CIPFA's Graduate Trainee Scheme allows you to work with leading public sector organisations while studying for the CIPFA professional qualification. Their website has details of current trainee vacancies.

CIPFA in Scotland

Latest news from the Scottish branch of CIPFA.

All UK public sector graduate schemes

This is a useful site for finding links to UK public sector grad schemes and grad jobs - covering the Civil Service, public bodies, local government, healthcare, policing, and more.

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.