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Making the right choice: A Guide for Newly Qualified Accountants

Published date: 10 February 2023

Working at a top practice firm is the goal for a lot of finance graduates. The exposure you receive to all aspects of the industry is hard to come by and allows you to develop a wide range of hard and soft skills which make you highly coveted by virtually every other company.


Life after practice opens a window of endless opportunities for newly qualified accountants, but with so many possible career paths, how are you to decide which one to take? Should you pursue a career in private practice, make a move within industry or even leave the UK for some international experience?

Robert Walters have been successfully managing the careers of newly qualified accountants in the UK for over 30 years, so we are well placed to offer you help the need. Our goal is to enrich in you a full understanding of your potential career paths, and help you make the right choice for you.

Our Guide for Newly Qualified Accountants explores:

  • How Robert Walters can help achieve your career goals
  • Unique insights from established and successful FD's and CFO's from various backgrounds
  • An in depth understanding of the career paths and opportunities available to you across Banking & FS, Commerce & Industry and Practice
  • Expert career advice from our specialist Robert Walters Accounting & Finance team
  • Access to the complete Career Toolkit and Accounting & Finance Salary benchmarking tool


Our expert management team have put together a number of steps to guide you through this decision process as a Newly Qualified Accountant.

For further insights and expert career advice, contact the Robert Walters Accounting & Finance team today.

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Looking to move or relocate your Finance career? Our expert international career management team can support you through this decision process as a Newly Qualified. Accountant

Helen Swithenbank - International Candidate Director
e: helen.swithenbank@robertwalters.com
t: +44 7787 222 116

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