11/05/10
Insolvency industry safeguards accountancy jobs
Accountancy jobs were buoyed by growth in the UK’s insolvency industry last year, which created and safeguarded around two million positions.
This figure is based on research from the Office for National Statistics, which estimates the profession saved 7% (1,951,743) of the working population in the UK from redundancy.
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24/04/10
Keen to break into accountancy?
Considering the recent news that jobs are on the rise in the UK, many of you may be considering a career change.
Those of you seeking jobs in accountancy, especially if you have have recently qualified, may want to increase your skills before applying for a position in order to ...
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02/04/10
Technology is driving growth in the accountancy industry
While most accountancy practices in the UK have invested in technology over the past few years, it is becoming an increasingly important tool in the industry.
When used effectively, technology increases efficiency, stimulates business and aids the creation of accountancy jobs as a result.
Many technology products on the market ...
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23/03/10
Auditing comes under the spotlight
Accountancy jobs may come under greater scrutiny as the British government attempts to get to the bottom of issues that caused the financial crisis.
City minister Lord Myners recently told the Future of Banking Commission that shareholders should be keeping a closer eye on auditors' work, reports Accountancy Age.
This comes at ...
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17/03/10
Management accountants are in demand
Those seeking accountancy jobs may be interested to know that London’s Olympics project is looking for accountants with strong commercial skills.
Jean Tomlin, director of HR, London 2012 recently told the Recruiter:
“It is more difficult to source qualified accountants with strong commercial experience that are able to quickly add value in ...
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07/03/10
Technology allows accountants to work with franchises
Advances in technology have made it possible for more accountants to work with franchise businesses. Because franchise branches are spread across a wide ...
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01/03/10
Accountancy gender pay gap grows with experience
Recent research has shown that the gender pay gap in senior accountancy jobs is on the rise.
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22/02/10
Recruitment trends: banking, finance and accountancy
Those seeking jobs in banking and finance or jobs in accountancy will welcome the news from recruitment experts Badenoch & Clark ...
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16/02/10
HMRC calls for UK GAAP replacement to be postponed
HM Revenue Customs (HMRC) wants to delay the replacement of UK GAAP, the accounting system for non-listed companies. The reason for this is ...
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16/02/10
KPMG takes in 25% more graduates
Big Four accountancy firm KPMG is living up to its name of 'the best big company to work for' by increasing its graduate ...
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