Graduate Guide - ACCA

28 Pages·2014·8.94 MB·English

CAREERS IN
ACCOUNTANCY
ACCA GRADUATE
POSITIONS
Accenture, BDO,
Deloitte, Grant Thornton,
Hertz, Kerry Group,
Russell Brennan Keane,
State Street and more
GOING GLOBAL
careers for accountants in
Ireland and internationally
FIND OUT WHERE YOUR ACCA JOURNEY CAN TAKE YOU

ACCA IRELAND GRADUATE GUIDE 2014/15
CONTENTS
ACCA Offices Around The World 4 ACCA Graduate Career Opportunities
ACCA Careers 5 ACCENTURE 8
The ACCA Qualification / Entry Routes 6 AUGENTIUS 8
Ambassador Profiles 23 BAKER TILLY MOONEY MOORE 9
Next Steps 26 BAKER TILLY RYAN GLENNON 9
BAXTER 10
BDO 10
BNY MELLON 11
CITCO 11
CUSACK GARVEY 12
DAIRYGOLD 12
DELL 13
DELOITTE 13
EMC2 14
EY 14
FCOS 15
GAM 15
GLANBIA 16
GRANT THORNTON 16
HEDGESERV 17
HERTZ 17
INGERSOLL RAND 18
Disclaimer: KERRY 18
The information contained in this LHM CASEY McGRATH 19
publication is provided for general
purpose only. While every effort MANEELY Mc CANN 19
has been made to ensure that the
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information is accurate and up to
date at the time of going to press, MOORE STEPHENS PATRICK McNAMARA 20
ACCA accepts no responsibility
for any loss which may arise from PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS SERVICE 21
information contained in this
RSM FARRELL GRANT SPARKS 21
publication.
No part of this publication may be RUSSELL BRENNAN KEANE 22
reproduced, in any format, without
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prior written permission of ACCA.
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ACCA Europe ACCA Scotland Full contact details of ACCA national
ACCA Ghana ACCA Shanghai offices listed above are available at:
ACCA Hong Kong ACCA Singapore www.accaglobal.com/contacts/offices
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The ACCA Qualification
We offer various entry points so you can start your ACCA studies at the right level, based on I AM A GRADUATE, WHERE DO I START?
your previous quali cations. We’ve listed the main entry routes here but visit our website to
nd out further information about entry requirements and exemptions.
Do you have a relevant, fully accredited degree
from a recognised university?
I AM A SCHOOL LEAVER – WHERE DO I START?
But check out our exemptions database – you
NO YES
may get some exemptions from this level!
Do you have the Leaving Certi cate (or equivalent)
in ve subjects with three Cs at higher level and a pass YES
FUNDAMENTALS
in English and in maths at ordinary level?
KNOWLEDGE
Start at the Foundation level – the Introductory Certi cate is
NO recommended, especially if you have no prior knowledge or quali cations. F1 Accountant in Business
F2 Management Accounting
F3 Financial Accounting
FOUNDATION
+ Foundations in Professionalism
DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING
AND BUSINESS
FAB Accountant in Business SKILLS Research & Analysis and
FA1 Recording Financial Transactions FA2 Maintaining Financial Records
6 FMA Management Accounting F4 Corporate and Business Law Key Skills Statement
MA1 Management Information MA2 Managing Costs and Finance
FFA Financial Accounting F5 Performance Management +
F6 Taxation
Foundations in Professionalism F7 Financial Reporting BSc IN APPLIED
F8 Audit and Assurance
An online ethics module – must be completed, but only once, if you wish to achieve a certi cate for any of these awards. ACCOUNTING AWARDED
F9 Financial Management
BY OXFORD BROOKES
+ UNIVERSITY
INTRODUCTORY CERTIFICATE IN INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATE IN DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING
FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN
ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS
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TE EXPERIENCE P6 Advanced Taxation this to achieve the Advanced
G P7 Advanced Audit and Assurance Diploma in Accounting and
UI 3 6 months’ relevant work Business and the BSc degree
DE experience is required and awarded by Oxford Brookes
2 can be completed before, at the ACCA QUALIFICATION University.
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ENTRY ROUTES
I AM A GRADUATE, WHERE DO I START?
Do you have a relevant, fully accredited degree
from a recognised university?
But check out our exemptions database – you
NO YES
may get some exemptions from this level!
FUNDAMENTALS
KNOWLEDGE
F1 Accountant in Business
F2 Management Accounting
F3 Financial Accounting
+ Foundations in Professionalism
DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING
AND BUSINESS
FAB Accountant in Business SKILLS Research & Analysis and
FMA Management Accounting F4 Corporate and Business Law Key Skills Statement
FFA Financial Accounting F5 Performance Management +
F6 Taxation
Foundations in Professionalism F7 Financial Reporting BSc IN APPLIED
F8 Audit and Assurance
An online ethics module – must be completed, but only once, if you wish to achieve a certi cate for any of these awards. ACCOUNTING AWARDED
F9 Financial Management
BY OXFORD BROOKES
+ UNIVERSITY
DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING
AND BUSINESS ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN
ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS
PROFESSIONAL
ESSENTIALS
ETHICS
P1 Governance Risk and Ethics
P2 Corporate Reporting The Professional Ethics
P3 Business Analysis Module is an online ethics
module which must be
completed before, at the same
OPTIONS (two to be completed) time, or soon after you become
eligible to sit Paper P1.
P4 Advanced Financial Management
P5 Advanced Performance Management You also need to complete
EXPERIENCE P6 Advanced Taxation this to achieve the Advanced
P7 Advanced Audit and Assurance Diploma in Accounting and
3 6 months’ relevant work Business and the BSc degree
experience is required and awarded by Oxford Brookes
can be completed before, at the ACCA QUALIFICATION University.
same time, or after the exams.
ACCENTURE AUGENTIUS
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Graduate Recruitment contact name: Graduate Recruitment contact name:
R Aine Ryan Christine Whyte / Lauren Diamondis /
Nicola Chambers. Tel: [phone]
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Grand Canal Square Dublin 2 Graduate Recruitment address:
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[email protected]
Website: accenture.com/irelandgraduates
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Number of employees: 1400
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Number of job vacancies permanent:
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Graduate opportunities Augentius is a constantly growing global
When you choose Accenture, you’re business. Vacancies are always available
choosing an extraordinary place to work - for the right people and for those that
and an extraordinary career. Accenture is show initiative and enthusiasm, there are
one of the world’s leading management, opportunities to work across the globe.
consulting, technology services and Graduate opportunities
outsourcing companies. Check out our Augentius seeks graduates with a 2.1 degree
current roles at www.accenture.com/ or above in a relevant background. With
8 irelandgraduates in-house training resources and hands-on
Company overview experience Augentius’ recruits are quickly
Accenture is a global management involved in the day to day work of Private
consulting, technology services and Equity and Real Estate Funds. Opportunities
outsourcing company with offices in Dublin to grow and develop exist throughout the
and Belfast. It has become an integral part business. Our CEO was a fund accountant 11
of the Irish business infrastructure over the years ago!
last forty years, working with most major Company overview
organisations and companies across the Augentius is one of the largest independent
private and public sector. Private Equity and Real Estate Administrators
in the world. With offices around the
world and the only truly global player in
the sector, Augentius is responsible for
the administration of over 260 funds and
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BAKER TILLY MOONEY MOORE BAKER TILLY RYAN GLENNON
Graduate Recruitment contact name: Graduate Recruitment contact name:
Tina Harrison Karen Dempsey
Graduate Recruitment address: Graduate Recruitment address:
Baker Tilly Mooney Moore, 17 Clarendon Trinity House, Charleston Road, Ranelagh,
Road, Clarendon Dock, Belfast, BT1 3BG Dublin 6
Website: Website: www.bakertillyrg.ie
www.bakertillymooneymoore.co.uk/careers
Number of employees: 120
Number of employees: 44
Number of job vacancies permanent:
Number of job vacancies permanent: Several positions
Advertised online as they arise
Graduate opportunities
Salary and benefits We have a number of graduate opportunities
In line with current market rates across our audit, tax and consultancy
departments. Whatever team you join, our
Graduate opportunities
training will ensure that you will qualify as a
Each year the firm has a number of
technically skilled accountant on completion.
opportunities for graduates to pursue a
career in accountancy and study towards the Making your application
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ACCA Qualification. All applicants are asked Applications can be made through completing
to complete an application form which is our on line application form which can be
available from www.bakertillymooneymoore. found at www.bakertillyrg.ie/careers
co.uk/careers
Company overview
Company overview Baker Tilly Ryan Glennon is a leading
Baker Tilly Mooney Moore provides business mid-tier firm of accountants and business
advisory and accountancy services to advisors in Ireland. Known for building
clients in the private, public and voluntary long term personal relationships with
sectors. Services include; Audit & Assurance, clients, the firm gives advice that it
Taxation, Business Recovery and Insolvency, believes in. As an independent member
Computer Consultancy, Business Services, of Baker Tilly International, the firm offers
Corporate Finance, Forensic Services, HR a comprehensive range of accounting and
Management and Marketing Consultancy. business consultancy services to all our
clients.
BAXTER BDO
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Graduate Recruitment contact name: Graduate Recruitment contact name:
R Fionnuala Quinn, HR Manager Human Resources
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[email protected] Beaux Lane House, Mercer Street Lower,
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Dublin 2
Website: www.baxterhealthcare.ie
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Approx 1,250 in Ireland. 48,000 worldwide Number of employees: 250
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Number of job vacancies permanent: Number of job vacancies permanent: 25
Ongoing
Graduate opportunities
Graduate opportunities We have opportunities for enthusiastic
Baxter’s EMEA financial SSC is located in and personable graduates to train in our
Deansgrange, Dublin. We offer graduate Audit, Tax and Advisory departments. Entry
positions in General Ledger, Fixed Assets, requirements are 410 points in the leaving
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, certificate and a 2:1 degree in any discipline.
Intercompany, Inventory Accounting, and Complete our online application available
Treasury Accounting. Please e-mail CVs to from Monday, 15 September 2014 on the
10 [email protected] BDO website. Closing date for applications
is Wednesday, 29 October 2014.
Company overview
Baxter Healthcare is a global leader in Company overview
delivering critical therapies for patients BDO is the Irish member firm of BDO
with life threatening conditions. We International, the number one European-led
help treat complex medical conditions global accountancy network, a network with
including haemophilia, immune disorders, over 1,000 member firm offices worldwide.
kidney disease and cancer. Baxter In a marketplace that typically provides two
applies its expertise in medical devices, types of accounting firms – the large scale
pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to make global provider, or the smaller relationship-
a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. driven local firm, BDO provides a real and
sensible alternative. BDO provides the best
of both worlds with the reach and resources
of a global player and a local relationship
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