“By creating we think, by living we learn” Patrick Geddes
The Dundee Finance Fair in 2010 has been merged with the Main Fair on 26th October 2010 as a response to feedback from employers
You will find listed below, organisations who took part in 2009
ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants. We aim to offer business-relevant, first-choice qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management.
We support our 131,500 members and 362,000 students throughout their careers,
providing services through a network of 80 offices and centres. Our global infrastructure
means that exams and support are delivered – and reputation and influence developed
– at a local level, directly benefiting stakeholders wherever they are based,
or plan to move to, in pursuit of new career opportunities.
Website: http://www.accaglobal.com
Do you expect students to apply on the day? No
Alliance Trust is an international investment and financial services group, specialising in fund management, pensions and investment services. Alliance Trust PLC is currently the UK's largest generalist investment trust company investing on a global basis across all major markets and sectors. We manage over £2.8 billion of assets (as at 31/01/07). Established in 1888, our historic headquarters are in Dundee with other offices in Edinburgh, London and Hong Kong.
We offer a Management Training Programme and an Internship Programme.
Website: http://www.alliancetrusts.com
Do you expect students to apply on the day? No
One of the leading independent firms of Chartered Accountants in Scotland, Anderson Anderson & Brown LLP have an extensive knowledge base, progressive approach with innovative thinking and provide the client with an exceptionally high level of service. Anderson Anderson & Brown LLP recognise that the services it can offer to clients are only as good as the partners and staff themselves. The firm is committed to recruiting and retaining high calibre staff. Our ongoing commitment to our staff and their development sits at the heart of what we do.
Competition for one of our trainee spaces is strong, therefore we are looking
for good highers and strong academic performance at university. A 2:1 Honours
degree or above will be considered. Consideration will also be given to "non
relevant" students with strong academic achievements.
Students will be placed in several departments during their placement, such
as audit, accountancy services, corporate tax, personal tax and corporate finance.
There is an option to specialise in one area if required.
Website: http://www.aab.co.uk
Do you expect students to apply on the day? No
Role: Defence - defending the UK's interests. The Army provides forces for conflict prevention, crisis management and combat operations. The job of an Army officer involves responsibility, challenge, variety and an exhilarating lifestyle with the opportunity to work in a wide variety of countries and environments - above all, it offers job satisfaction. Applicants need to be self-confident, self-motivated, good communicators and team players.
Training: Initial training (11 months) takes place at The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS). Entry to RMAS is in January, May and September each year and the course provides world-class leadership and management training.
Salary £24,133 during training rising to £29,773 on commissioning.
Vacancy information:
Types of Vacancies: Combat (Armour, Infantry, Artillery, Aviation), Engineering, Surveying, IT and Communications, Intelligence, Logistics, Transport, Catering, HR, Management and Administration, Finance, Education, Policing, Law, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary and Chaplaincy.
Number of Vacancies: 700 vacancies, annually. Applications welcome throughout the year.
Degree Disciplines Required: All degree disciplines accepted.
Website: http://www.armyjobs.mod.uk
Do you expect students to apply on the day? Yes
BNP Paribas Securities Services is a worldwide Financial Services company
with Scottish offices in Dundee & Glasgow. We can offer a variety of job
opportunities from Accountants to Financial Administrators.
To find out more come and talk to one of our representatives or visit www.careers.bnpparibas.co.uk
Do you expect students to apply on the day? If they wish; with CV.
3 year training contract to support completion of CA training, we can offer you a wide range of experience over these three years including experience in audit, accountancy, corporate finance, corporate recovery and tax. We are looking for candidates who have a strong desire to progress with a career in Campbell Dallas, are good communicators, self motivated, have an open mind and are adaptable to change. It follows that we are not restricted to only applicants with Accountancy related degrees but will consider all graduate applications on their own merit. For this role please complete and return our application form to be considered for our 2009 trainee positions
See Company Website here
Do you expect students to apply on the day? No
CIMA is the only professional body that qualifies accountants solely for business,
it’s a proven path to fantastic career prospects and high earning potential.
A CIMA qualification is highly regarded by leading organisations worldwide and
could be your passport to global employability. CIMA has taken the lead in developing
the most relevant financial qualification for business today and is the preferred
qualification of the world’s top employers. There are many opportunities with
our CIMA Training Quality Partners, many have internships and placements.
Website: http://www.cimaglobel.com
Do you expect students to apply on the day? No
The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy has been training accountants, financial managers and auditors for over 100 years. CIPFA is one of the leading professional accountancy bodies in the UK and the only one that specialises in the public services.
With the public sector accounting for over 40% of the global economy, there has never been a better time to think about a career in public finance.
The CIPFA Professional qualification will equip you with a wide range of technical skills which are transferable to all sectors. We have various employers across the UK, such as KPMG, Grant Thornton, Metropolitan Police and the NHS.
As a Trainee Accountant, you can earn £25,000 (depending on location) and newly qualified salaries often exceed £35,000. For some of the latest vacancies, visit www.cipfa.org.uk/tv and sign up as a student today!
Website: http://www.cipfa.org.uk
Do you expect students to apply on the day? No
Deloitte thrives by attracting the best graduates and then developing and honing their talent to become exceptional players in our industry. Our training and development programmes are the best in the business, and matched by rewards and benefits schemes that truly reflect the hard work you'll be putting in to your career. Our core service lines of Audit, Tax, Consulting and Corporate Finance are host to a very wide range of specific disciplines, every one of which is a possible entry point for a graduate career. Once you've joined us, we want to help you realise your full potential, which is why we place such a strong emphasis on career development and training.
Website: http://wwwdeloitte.co.uk/graduates
Do you expect students to apply on the day? No
Duty Adviser - A Careers Adviser will be available to answer any general enquiries about careers.
Website: http://www.dundee.ac.uk/careers
EQ, Chartered Accountants is an independent practice with long established East
of Scotland connections. With nine partners, over seventy staff and offices
in Dundee, Forfar and Perth they are one of the largest accountancy and business
development practices in Scotland. As finalists in the category of "Best
Medium Firm" in the Scottish Accountancy Awards 2008, they are an ambitious
practice and are committed to delivering an all round excellent service to their
varied portfolio of clients.
They believe their office locations provide a high quality of life whilst being
able to practice within progressive business communities. They are also part
of the Kreston Worldwide network, operating in over 70 countries, which allows
them to provide national and international services to their clients.
They have sufficient resource to develop a pool of highly specialised expertise, whilst retaining the personal care and attention that their clients appreciate.
They are looking to employ staff with enthusiasm and commitment to provide a high quality, added value service to their clients. In return, they offer an intensive training programme and exposure to a wide and varied series of assignments. Your skills will be developed in accountancy, taxation, audit and your IT and business development exposure will be substantial. Early client responsibility will be provided.
They provide their people with a diverse training experience and are able to offer a professionally rewarding career, with an emphasis on continued professional development. They recognise their people are their key resource, and the firm has a very strong training ethos.
In October/November 2009 they will be looking to recruit 4 graduates to commence
Chartered Accountancy training in August 2010 (2 graduates for their Dundee
office and 2 graduates for their Forfar office). They will recruit graduates
with relevant and non-relevant degrees.
Closing date for applications: Friday 30 October 2009
Degree: minimum 2:1 degree, any subject
Students should apply via the ICAS on-line website: http://www.ca-training.co.uk
If you experience any difficulty in applying via this website you should contact Jenny Law via email at recruit@eqaccountants.co.uk or write to her at:-
Jenny Law FCCA
Training and HR Manager
EQ Chartered Accountants
Westby
64 West High Street
FORFAR
Angus
DD8 1BJ
Tel: 01307 474274
Website: http://www.eqaccountants.co.uk
Do you expect students to apply on the day? No
Ernst & Young is one of the largest professional services firms globally We help companies, from entrepreneurial start-ups to major multinationals reach their goals by providing financially based assurance and advice.
We divide these services into Assurance, Transaction Advisory, Tax and other
Advisory Services. Our graduate training programmes reflect these different
service lines and you can tailor your career path according to your personal
strengths and goals.
We accept applications from all degree disciplines and applications should be
made via our web site:
Website: http://www.ey.com/uk/graduate
Do you expect students to apply on the day? No
Okay, so we're not one of the `Big 4'. We don't have a prestigious London address, and can't offer you international travel or glamorous pop star clients.
But look beyond our lack of a glossy graduate brochure and you'll find an ambitious firm with plans to grow the business, and we're looking for individuals who can help us achieve this. Come along to our stand and find our more about our opportunities with some of our current CA students.
We're recruiting 6 students for Chartered Accountancy (CA) training in our
Dundee and Edinburgh offices.
Students should apply on-line via ICAS website at:- http://www.ca-training.co.uk
Website: http://www.hendersonloggie.co.uk
Do you expect students to apply on the day? No
Hymans Robertson operates as a specialist pensions and benefits consultancy with a strong people centred culture, where everyone has the opportunity to learn and develop. We place a real emphasis on teamwork and you'll be actively encouraged to take on new challenges and get involved in client work from an early stage.
To qualify as an actuary you will be required to master economics, probability, statistics, financial management and much more. You will also have to be able to keep track of changing legislation, demographics and markets together with developing high level people skills that you will need to become a valued consultant to our clients.
You will also be working alongside and learning from some of the sharpest minds in the profession, including the partners who own the firm. As well as fantastic 'on the job' support, you can count upon an excellent study package coupled with extensive in-house training, mentoring and coaching. Everything is focused on giving you a fully rounded understanding of our industry so that you can fulfil your potential and really make your mark.
Clearly academic results are important (we look for students with a 2.1 Honours degree or above in a maths or statistically related subject) but we are looking for people with much more. If you have genuine drive and determination, an innovative approach, analytical ability and great communication skills then we would love to hear from you.
We are also very keen to receive applications from candidates with post graduate and/or work experience.
Website: http://www.hymans.co.uk
Information to follow
Website: http://www.ca-training.co.uk
The JobShop is part of the University of Dundee Careers Service. It is a central place where employers come looking for high quality staff for their businesses. We advertise part-time work for during term time, and also Christmas and Summer vacation work - "Helping students of the University of Dundee find part-time work whilst studying!"
Website: http://www.dundee.ac.uk/careers/JobShop
Johnston Carmichael
Johnston Carmichael is the largest independent firm of independent chartered accountants and business advisers in Scotland. We offer a range of accountancy, audit, business advisory, business recovery and insolvency, corporate finance, and tax services tailored to meet the needs of businesses and individuals operating in the Scottish market. Training opportunities available in: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverurie, Elgin and Inverness. Successful candidates with Johnston Carmichael receive:
* A first class training experience on our graduate ICAS and ACCA training
programmes.
* Training to become a professional accountant with one of Scotland's leading
firm's.
* A broad range of hands-on experience.
* Support with studies through our successful'Care, Support, Succeed' student
model.
* An excellent chance of first time exam passes.
* A focus on working hard to achieve and also enjoying work through the firm's
approach to CSR.
Website: http://www.jcca.co.uk
Scott-Moncrieff is one of the leading, independent professional services firms in Scotland. Our offices provide clients with a range of services; audit and assurance, taxation, employer support, wealth management, business advisory, corporate finance and business technology and consulting services.
We are looking for forward-thinking, independent of mind graduates to join our
firm on a three year training contract to study towards either the ICAS or CIPFA
accounting qualifications. The support needed for professional exam study and
career development will be given, along with career counselling, mentoring and
knowledge management resources to ensure graduates realise their full potential.
Working with a diverse range of Scotland’s leading companies and organisations,
the firm believes that the best form of graduate development is to experience
and get involved in a wide variety of work and client assignments. Working with
our client service teams and developing understanding of our clients and their
businesses gives our graduates invaluable commercial and technical experience
during their training programme.
Website: http://www.scott-moncrieff.com
Do you expect students to apply on the day? No - use firms own form
The Standard Life group of companies operates in the financial services industry, employing approximately 10,000 people globally. We successfully combine our financial security with an outstanding reputation for service to our 7 million strong worldwide customer base.
Training:
As an organisation we focus on strengths and will provide tailored training and opportunities for each individual.
Each scheme has its own specific training programme. For some schemes, there are opportunities to study for professional qualifications.
Internships or Work Experience available:
Global Leadership Programme and Actuarial Internships are available for a 10 week placement during the summer.
Are you involved in any diversity initiatives/programmes? Yes
Standard Life values diversity and respects individual differences. Our culture is open, friendly and human, encouraging people to express their individuality. We are an equal opportunities employer applying standards with are fair, consistent and recognise employees for their abilities and skills.
Total number of vacancies each year: approx 50
Salary Range in 2008: Highly Competitive including excellent flexible benefits package/
Method of application: On-line via website
Contact (for applications): graduate_recruitment@standardlife.com
Telephone No.: 0131 245 0559
Fax No.: 0131 245 6757
E-mail Address: graduate_recruitment@standardlife.com
Website: www.standardlife.com/careers
Website: www.standardlife.co.uk
Do you expect students to apply on the day? No -
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