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There are six typical entry points into an organisation for newly qualified accountants in a commercial business. Which one you choose depends on your skill set and how you see your career evolving. It also depends how far ahead you are looking - whether you are simply planning shorter-term for a great next role to gain experience, or whether you have clear, longer-term objectives.
For example, if you already know that you want to be a Financial Controller or Financial Director then audit, financial, management and group accounting could well be your best options. We can advise you on what's right for your career, bearing in mind your unique experience and attributes.
Commercial or technical?
If you want to make more use of the core financial / audit skills you have already gained, financial accounting, group accounting and of course audit, will give you greatest scope for career development. If you see yourself moving into a more commercial role, getting involved in broader business decisions, then a management accounting, commercial or business analyst role could be the ideal next step.
"My advice to newly qualified accountants is to consider what field you are interested in, and plan to work in that field - then you'll enjoy your job. But be open-minded and flexible about the opportunities presented to you, and move with the market."
Connie Lowe, Chartered Accountant, Finance Analyst,
Buena Vista Home Entertainment
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