Consultancy Jobs
Consultancy jobs cover a wide range of business areas within the financial services sector, from the most complex derivatives trading areas within an investment bank, to current topical issues such as Sarbanes-Oxley and other issues including systems implementations and change management. Consultancy jobs are generally based in an 'in-house' capacity or within one of the consultancy firms, but either option offers newly qualified accountants a great diversity with regard to project exposure.
Potential employers include independent consultancies and systems solution providers. You will often find that you will be based across multiple sites and locations. These roles can provide a number of possible technical specialisms including risk, compliance, business process re-engineering, IT implementation and change management, but all tend to offer generous salaries and bonus potential.
What do I need to succeed in a consultancy job?
- Newly qualified accountants require a high level of commercial awareness and strong communication skills to succeed in a consultancy job
- A proactive approach to the provision of effective solutions and improvements is also necessary
What career path will a consultancy job offer?
Career paths in consultancy jobs are extremely varied and progression is less rigid than in other disciplines. You could find yourself moving toward senior business consultancy jobs, or stepping directly into operational or strategic positions within a business, with study towards the MBA qualification often undertaken to compliment experience gained.