Just Qualified What next?

Accountant spud · 14-01-2010 12:39pm #1

Hi ive just qualified as a chartered accountant in practise.

Dont know what to do next, is there any jobs out there?

viconia · 14-01-2010 1:23pm

Travel in Aussieland?

Accountant spud · 14-01-2010 1:30pm

Just what i was thinking of,

viconia · 14-01-2010 1:35pm

Accountant spud wrote: »

Just what i was thinking of,

There's a massive Irish Community there so even if you don't go with friends, you'll definitely find work.

Few friends went over and worked in some admin jobs, in banks and so forth. Travel for the year and just get bits of experience doing different businessy things.

If you're not inerested in that and want to further your career, I'd recommend looking into an accountant position in the industry you work in (e.g. Funds), or in another training firm as a Senior (however, it's unlikely they're atking on jobs).

Alternatively, there are a good few accounting jobs in the UK (or if you get a secondment with your firm that'd be even better!)

Running Balance · 14-01-2010 2:19pm

First thing i'd do accounting spud is learn how to spell practice.:p
I'm kind of in the same boat aswell thou a few recruiters have got back to me.
But wages offered seem low, any suggestion what i should look for

Accountant spud · 14-01-2010 2:21pm

I would look for around 50k, no point in being too greedy in todays climate.

viconia · 14-01-2010 2:44pm

Man, 50k a year would be sweeeeet

Accountant spud · 14-01-2010 2:56pm

Would be sweet all rite, but when you think of all the years work that have went into getting qualified its well wanted

Running Balance · 14-01-2010 2:59pm

50K i wish not even close to that,
any suggestions you viconia

Legend100 · 14-01-2010 4:27pm

50k.....if only i was anywhere near that!!!! just qualified aswel as of 1st of this month and waiting to see if i have a job full-time in my current practice come Feb.

If im let go.....not a notion what il do, maybe the dole while i get Part 2 of the tax exams outta the way

Accountant spud · 14-01-2010 4:36pm

Ya you would have alot better chance of landing a good job with all the tax exams completed, The dole queue will be the only option for alot of people whos contracts are not been renewed.

Chevy RV · 14-01-2010 10:31pm

Hello All,

Wasn't he the president elect of your institute ?

He really knows how to screw people and may be able to use his remaining contacts (if any) to help you secure a job as you are in the same boat as him!:D

Regards,

Chevy RV

jockey#1 · 15-01-2010 8:21am

Accountant spud wrote: »

I would look for around 50k, no point in being too greedy in todays climate.

50k = Just qualified?? Tell me where i can get me some of that please?

Running Balance · 15-01-2010 2:08pm

Tubber in clare seems to be the new spot.
seems a multi national has opened up in the new CBD there.
thou this has to be confirmed

Accountant spud · 15-01-2010 2:11pm

Was this the multinational that was ment to open in Cross Co Clare but couldnt as they didnt have the internet down there yet?

Running Balance · 15-01-2010 2:14pm

they do have the internet in cross, just not on computers.

As Homer Simpson says ''they have the internet on computers now'?

SoulTrader · 15-01-2010 2:15pm

I qualified in late 2006, and went from working in a very small practice to working in an investment bank earning 50k a year. I left soon after though to move abroad, and, started on $70k (tax free).

The market has of course changed now (that was 3 years ago) but 50k certainly wouldn't be unheard of.

Accountant spud · 15-01-2010 2:19pm

Its all about a bit of luck I guess, Do you know what Bermuda is like seems to be a bit of talk about it?

viconia · 15-01-2010 2:46pm

Accountant spud wrote: »

Its all about a bit of luck I guess, Do you know what Bermuda is like seems to be a bit of talk about it?

You get to go to work in Bermuda Shorts. That sold it for me.

Accountant spud · 15-01-2010 2:49pm

Do you think I could wear my speedos out there?:)

viconia · 15-01-2010 3:05pm

Accountant spud wrote: »

Do you think I could wear my speedos out there?:)

If you can work the speedo look, I'm sure it'll be grand!

Accountant spud · 15-01-2010 3:08pm

Il wear them to the interview and see how I get on

20LEgend · 15-01-2010 4:27pm

I qualified in late 2006, and went from working in a very small practice to working in an investment bank earning 50k a year. I left soon after though to move abroad, and, started on $70k (tax free).

The market has of course changed now (that was 3 years ago) but 50k certainly wouldn't be unheard of.

SoulTrader did you work in Bermuda? Its somewhere i am currently looking at and i was wondering how you went about getting a job aborad? Recruitment company or direct to the employer etc?

hinault · 15-01-2010 4:29pm

Accountant spud wrote: »

Hi ive just qualified as a chartered accountant in practise.

Dont know what to do next, is there any jobs out there?

Congratulations.

You're young enough to change direction still.

viconia · 15-01-2010 4:32pm

hinault wrote: »

Congratulations.

You're young enough to change direction still.

For all you know, Spud could be 35!

hinault · 15-01-2010 4:46pm

viconia wrote: »

For all you know, Spud could be 35!

Indeed.

35 is still young enough to consider an alternate career too.

Rory1 · 22-01-2010 10:39pm

jockey#1 wrote: »

50k = Just qualified?? Tell me where i can get me some of that please?

Dublin, 2005. :mad:

ray mysterio · 23-01-2010 10:25am

Hi

I have recently qualified as a chartered accountant, and am thinking of heading to oz to work.

Has anyone any recommendations or advice to help my job hunt?

I have tried emailing the careers & placement department on ICAI, but have yet to receive a response.

I would be very interested to hear from accountants who have worked in the Australian market.

thanks

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