Temporary & Contract Work
If you're a newly qualified accountant one option open to you is to consider temporary or contract work.
Temping today is a totally different experience from that of a few years ago and has become much more professional. Today's contingent workers are viewed as skilled freelancers who can support the existing workforce, bring specialist skills to a department, and are a flexible resource to help when new projects arise. Additional benefits of becoming a contingent worker include:
- The opportunity to work across a range of industries gaining exposure to different working environments and working cultures whilst developing your technical skills.
- A flexible approach if you are unsure of your future plans or have study commitments.
- Remuneration structures often allow individuals to earn hourly rates with paid overtime, higher than the equivalent permanent employees.
Opportunities for overseas professionals
Temping also opens up opportunities for overseas professionals to work in the UK. Research shows that over 40% of the UK's financial centre temporary workers are overseas professionals. The attraction is obvious, a buoyant economy and hundreds of thousands of jobs in the UK's financial centres.
In addition because of the flexible nature of temping, overseas professionals can easily combine a number of short-term contracts with periods of travelling in Europe making it the perfect option for individuals wanting to fund their trip.