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Graduate Fund Accountant Dublin

  • 18-09-2013 7:02pm
    #1
    tayls316
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22 ✭


    I have recently completed an Msc in Accounting having studied a Bsc in Accounting & Finance.

    I'm finding it quite hard to get information in the area and am wondering if someone can tell me the best firms to apply for in terms of salary/benefits/overtime, career progression, hours worked, social life.

    I have secured an interview with Citco but am wondering what would be the best firms as I can't put all my eggs in 1 basket and need to apply rather soon!
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  • #2
    freeze4real
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,540 ✭✭✭freeze4real


    Your best bet is the accounting forum here

    This is non relevant but why do a masters in accounting an move to funds. It seems its like a complete waste.

    Most who've walked in funds find it boring and repetitive.

    I suppose its whatever floats your boat.


  • #3
    GEKKO135
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 90 ✭✭GEKKO135


    Being a fund accountant is not the same as being an accountant. In fact very little of what you learned in either your BSc or MSc will be of use as a fund accountant.

    But to answer your question, I would consider State Street as the best option in terms of salary and benefits. I had a friend who interned there for a while and although he disliked the job he was offered a decent starting salary if he chose to stay full time - around the 25k mark if I recall correctly.


  • #4
    freeze4real
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,540 ✭✭✭freeze4real


    Citco pay 25K, BNY Mellon pay 25k & slightly over for some entry's level positions.

    I won't choose working for one over salary alone there's also benefits like helping you to get some qualifications e.g acca, Health care, pension, staff discounts on Gym & lunch etc.

    I'm not sure if State street or citco pay for OT.


  • #5
    tayls316
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22 ✭tayls316


    GEKKO135 wrote: »
    Being a fund accountant is not the same as being an accountant. In fact very little of what you learned in either your BSc or MSc will be of use as a fund accountant.

    I'm aware of that but I studied derivatives in my Bsc as half of the degree was finance related. The masters just made me realise I don't want to go into audit.


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