MSc in Finance and Accounting Career Direction

Secure a lucrative and rewarding role in finance with our MSc in Finance & Accounting pathway. This degree will equip you with the in-depth theoretical knowledge and skills required to work in the professional accountancy services.

Accountancy firms are split into three broad categories, with those offering professional services. These are:

• The ‘Big Four’ firms: Comprising Ernst & Young, PwC, Deloitte and KPMG, the ‘Big Four’ offer all-round advice on their clients’ business problems.

• Large to medium-sized firms: These firms vary greatly with regards to numbers of employees, offices and partners, and have clients ranging from large, well-known companies to independent businesses.

• Small firms: These firms usually provide services to small businesses.

In addition to accountancy roles, this programme is the perfect springboard to employment in the following fields:

• Assurance and audit: scrutinising accounting records and business procedures, and checking their accuracy

• Corporate finance: concerned with mergers and acquisitions, fundraising and public/partnerships

• Corporate recovery/insolvency: assisting companies as they seek to recover from financial problems

• Management consultancy: the ‘Big Four’ also offer actuarial, human resources, IT, insurance and pensions services

• Taxation: analysing businesses and implementing appropriate finance restructuring (tax advisory services), and completing and submitting tax returns (tax compliance)

• Forensic accounting: calculating losses arising from thefts, accidents and frauds, as well as providing on mergers and acquisitions disputes

Whatever your career aspirations, our Careers Service will help you determine the right career path for you. Contact us to find out more.