Ask A Recruiter - Accounting

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Just trying to find out how many years of reference do Fortune 100/500 companies (including airlines and aviation) ask for in Canada and the UK for Accounting and Finance mid senior level positions.

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Hi Everyone. I am a 60 year-old Accountant based near Newbury.

I specialise in International VAT.

I have also recently been told that my services are no longer required 🙂.

I am looking for new alternatives but this is not my primary concern.

I want to… more

Has anyone gotten a job or at least an interview through LinkedIn this year? I got jobs on there in 2016 and 2019 with no problem, but this year I've applied to tons of jobs and haven't even g… more

Just had a panel interview where one invited hiring manager never showed up, the other stayed off camera and silent, and the hiring manager on-camera kept sounding flat and bored from the start. Also, they barely… more

Seeking Guidance for Middle East Auditing Roles (Big 10 Firms)

Hi Everyone,

I’m a Senior Associate at Deloitte Sri Lanka with 2+ years of audit experience, previously with Baker Tilly and as an Assistant Accountant. I hold a B… more

I was just let go after 6 weeks for "not being a good fit" despite no write-ups and perfect attendance. They're giving me a month to finish up here and (hopefully) find another job. Will… more

I am a senior auditor trying to get out of public accounting and into industry.
I have two offers to consider and want some feedback on the companies/roles.

1) Wood Partners - private real estate company - mid size… more

I've been doing accounting for over a decade. My CFO recently started asking me to do questionable bookkeeping that doesn't align with standard practices. When I voiced concerns to management,… more

Looking to understand the market for an ATT qualified with 8 years experience in London. What salary levels are we looking at

I keep seeing "hybrid" in job postings, but I'm learning it can mean anything from 1 day remote to mostly remote. Is it okay to ask about the specifics when I'm interviewing? I don&#… more

I bombed a one-way interview yesterday, and I'm really trying to understand why companies use them. Talking to a camera for 2 minutes per question felt so unnatural. Can someone explain why these … more

I was just let go from EY. I see an open role with my former client from 2 months ago that I would be perfect for. Can I apply or is there a cooling of period before applying? Nothing in my exit packa… more

An HR team member had to ask for a rain check yesterday due to illness (with an actual diagnosis provided) and asked to reschedule for today or later in the week. They're radio silent today and there's no… more

I started talking to recruiters last Friday. I really want to leave EY before September to study for my CPA exam but is it a red flag to recruiters to leave as a newly promoted senior? I also want to … more

I got laid off last month, and I'm thinking about temp accounting work so I can pay my bills. I'm just worried that recruiters will see me as someone who only does temporary jobs if I go that … more

I just Graduated from Southern Careers Institute and am pursuing a bachelor's but I've been having a rough time trying find any job willing to hire me without on the Job experience. What can I… more

I've worked in accounting for 3 years, but only in offices. Now I want to apply for remote jobs I see posted everywhere, but I'm worried employers won't consider me since I've never wo… more

I was laid off in May from an Accounts Payable position. I have sent out several resumes and getting very frustrated. I thought I had a job finally and went in for two days then I get a call saying … more

I'm desperate to leave my toxic workplace, but I'm newly pregnant (7 weeks). What's the best strategy for job hunting? Do I need to tell potential employers upfront? I can't stand the … more

I've spent the last few years at a firm where 60+ hour weeks during busy season stretched into year-round overtime. I'm kind of burned out and looking for a role with better boundaries. Is it … more

I'm beginning to realize that I'm horrid at negotiating compensation. This morning, I threw out "I'm looking for about 75 in (lower COL city I live in)" to an HR who asked my preferred comp … more

I took the first offer I got out of college, just to get my foot in the door in accounting, but now I'm worried I settled. For those of you with more experience, how did you know it was the right … more

Occasionally I will be asked why so many jobs in the last year and a 1/2 - aside from the market is awful - I have worked long-term contract roles and or assignments only, it kept me busy; I picked… more

A firm that I spoke to on Thursday promised feedback on Monday, and to keep the process to 2 weeks. However, when I checked with the referring recruiter yesterday at 4, they were "still evaluating my backgro… more

I've been tracking my job applications, and I'm averaging about 50 a week. I'm trying to decide whether to push for a higher number or spend more time on each application to make it perfec… more

It's been a month since my final interview for a role I'm really excited about. Last week, they checked in asking me to bear with them and making sure I'm still interested, which I am. But… more

Had a chat with an HR rep yesterday and mentioned that I'm actively interviewing around. They promised to provide feedback today/Monday, to move fast, and to have the process move within a timeframe of about … more

I've been unemployed for months now, and my bank account is getting scary low. I'm thinking about accepting an offer that pays below my experience level, but at least it's something. I pla… more

I have a technical interview for senior audit associate position at PwC. Can someone please give some tips or help me which areas to revise and what questions to expect? I will be really grateful f… more

Hi, everyone.

I have had 6 years of accounting experience (financial reporting, cost accounting, accountable accounting), and actively pursuing my CPA certificate. I don't have a public accounting background, and thinking… more

A few weeks back, HR said they were putting together my offer letter and set up one last call with the CEO. When I asked him about timing, he said, "We're fast, you'll probably get it nex… more

I'm facing a dilemma - there's a job offer I want to accept, but it's paying 15% less than my target salary. The company culture and growth potential look amazing, though. Has anyone taken… more

So, does it mean anything when you get invited for a screener call a day after applying and you get (positive) feedback 2 hours after that call? The 1st round was Fri, 2nd round is this Mon. Also, HR dropped the … more

I got caught in a messy layoff where the company gave conflicting stories about why people were let go. I'm job searching now and worried that employers will think I was terminated for cause. Any … more

I keep doing this thing where I ask for way less money than I should in interviews. Even though I have 3 years of experience, I throw out low numbers because I want to seem reasonable or whatever. I a… more

Interview anxiety got the best of me yesterday. The first person I met with (my would-be manager) saw me at my worst - stuttering and rushing through answers. I managed to pull it together for the res… more

Two years into public accounting, and I'm having doubts about whether this industry is sustainable for me. I got into it for the exit opportunities and structured career path, but the long hours a… more

Can anyone provide me mentorship regarding freelancing in the finance and account sector. I am ready for unpaid internship if anyone is interested. Just want to learn.

As an international student on CPT, I’ve applied to over 500 entry-level accounting jobs and have received mostly rejections.

Back in my home country, I worked as a Chief Accountant for 4 years and even implemented an E… more