Qualified finance jobs in the UK

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Qualified finance jobs in the UK

Discover rewarding qualified finance jobs, leveraging our leading employer networks and market intelligence.

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Our recruitment experience in qualified finance jobs

Our knowledgeable specialist finance recruitment consultants are dedicated to helping you find your next career move.

Our team of over 300 specialist finance recruitment consultants are here to match you with a range of qualified accountancy and finance positions. We register over 1,500 new accountancy and finance jobs every month, placing newly qualified accountants, finance management and leadership professionals in some of the most desirable organisations. And with nearly 100 offices in the UK - including Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, London and Manchester - you can always find a local expert. 

We offer a range of different opportunities, including those for financial accountants, group accountants, management accountants, financial analysts, finance business partners, system accountants, finance managers, financial controllers, finance directors and chief financial officers.  

We’re not just here for your next role though; as your lifelong partner, we’ll support you throughout your entire financial career. You can take advantage of our finance networks and events, the latest market insights and complimentary upskilling opportunities. From providing new and exclusive job openings, to revealing the in-demand soft skills in finance, we’ll help you to realise your future ambitions. 

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Qualified finance employers we recruit for

You'll get exclusive access to some of the most dynamic employers operating across a range of industries, both in the public and private sector. From rapidly growing SMEs to large corporations, you can choose the workplace environment that meets your needs and ambitions. 

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QUALIFIED FINANCE JOBS FAQs

Salaries across accountancy and finance have risen over the last year, particularly for many in-demand qualified finance roles. 

A newly qualified accountancy professional working in London could expect to earn over £55,000 a year, with this rising to £85,000 after a few years' experience.  

On the executive end, financial directors working for prominent organisaitons can command £200,000 per annum, while top Group FDs or CFOs can see up to £500,000 in some instances. 

It’s hard to describe in detail the types of roles open to you as a newly qualified accountant as there are so many. Give consideration to what elements of finance you enjoy as you may have a preference for financial control, analysis, reporting, finance business partnering and/or audit. 

Speak to a trusted advisor to understand how you can further your career to ensure it plays to your strengths and passions as an accountant. 

You can also explore the different career paths available to you here in our guide for newly qualified accountants. 

Your choices include working in professional services in an accounting or consulting firm, considering whether you will enjoy private sector in an SME, or large corporate business – and of course a wide range of choice within the not-for-profit and public sectors.  

If you’re considering the private sector this will include a multitude of industries including financial services, retail, manufacturing, FMCG and hospitality to name but a few.  Within the public sector and not-for-profit you can build a career path in local and central government, NHS, housing and the charitable sector as a few examples.  

Do some research to get a sense of the type of environment you feel you’d thrive in. Getting experience in a variety of sectors sets you up to be a versatile accountant with a broad skill set as your career develops. 

For upskilling and careers advice, get in touch with one of our specialist accountancy and finance consultants.