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Work in London?

  • 24-01-2010 6:09pm
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    ianuss
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    Hey,

    Just looking for a bit of info on accountancy work in London. I'm taking ACCA exams full-time at the moment and hope to have F1-9 completed by June. I have no work experience in accountancy though and I was just wondering if anyone out there might have some advice for someone looking to get a start in London?? Any, and all suggestions very welcome!!


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    [Deleted User]
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  • #3
    mikeruurds
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    I would suggest signing up with an agency e.g. Hays and try to secure an entry level temp position in financial services.

    I work in a financial planning and analysis group (back office) in an investment bank in London and imo temping is your best bet to get a foot in the door with your background.


  • #4
    ianuss
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    mikeruurds wrote: »
    imo temping is your best bet to get a foot in the door with your background.

    What is the likelihood of getting my tuition paid if I was to go down this route?


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    ianuss wrote: »
    What is the likelihood of getting my tuition paid if I was to go down this route?
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  • #6
    ianuss
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    Ha ha.........very good! Figured as much to be honest. Cheers anyway


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  • #7
    [Deleted User]
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    Have a look at graduate programs on prospects.ac.uk (.co.uk?)

    These are broadly good and they might look favourably on you since you have already started your exams.

    To get into a regular job where you get time off to study and your tuition paid you would probably need some accounting experience which is where the temping / contracting comes in.

    I did a graduate program in the Thames Valley and lived and studied in London.
    I would recommend it highly.


  • #8
    chicagilly
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    Hi guys,

    Just wondering if anyone could tell me about the the London job market for Marketing Graduates?


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