GoUni Tips - Education

Many people agree that having an Accounting and Finance degree will help you find a job easily. This is because the employment rate is extremely high. In addition to working in a job scope that directly related to the degree, there are more jobs out there that need employees with an account and finance degree. 💰

Work options

 Directly Related to the Degree:

• Accountant
• Actuarial analyst
• Chartered accountant
• Certified public accountant
• Chartered management accountant
• Chartered public finance accountant
• Company secretary
• Forensic accountant
• Stockbroker

Other Job Opportunities:

• Actuary
• Data analyst
• Economist
• A licensed real estate transfer operator
• Management consultant
• Purchasing Manager
• Retail Banker
• Tax Adviser

Please noted that a graduate with an accountancy and finance degree has plenty of opportunities. Therefore, don't limit your job application to only those in the lists! 😉

Work Experience

If you have work experiences, it is indeed very helpful to find a job in the UK after graduation. However, don't worry if you haven't got one.  Go out to find some paid or unpaid internships, part-time jobs in the area of interest to accumulate job experiences. Your work experience is best able to prove that you have the skills required such as managing others, self-managing, digital and budgeting.

If you want to become a qualified account in the UK, you need to obtain a professional accounting qualification certificate, which are:

• ACCA: Association of Chartered Certified Accountants qualification;
• CIMA: CharteredInstitute of Management Accountants certificate;
• AAT: Association of Accounting Technicians qualification.

Employer

For graduates of accounting and finance, employers are generally public companies such as accounting firms, commercial banks, investment banks, insurance companies, building associations, management consultants, and so on.

The most prominent graduate recruiters are large multinational accounting firms, such as Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, Ernst & Young or known as "The Big Four".

Accounting and Financial Graduates Employment Data

According to the British survey, Accounting and Finance graduates are able to find a job within six months after graduation - the employment ratio of nearly 70%.

Your Resume and Skills 

Accounting and Finance are mainly to cultivate your understanding of accounting practice, business, and finance. So it is best to highlight these skills in your resume:

• Knowledge and awareness of business organisations
• Numerical and quantitative skills
• Problem-solving and analytical ability
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to argue your case and negotiate
• Knowledge of global business issues and language skills
•  Entrepreneurship

If you read this article and would like to consult GoUni regarding your career plan, feel free to drop us an email at admin@gouni.co.uk or call us: 44(0)20 3735 7100 😃