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Welcome to the GAAPweb blog, your one-stop shop for all things finance and accountancy. We regularly update the blog with a range of interview guides and CV tips articles for finance and accounting professionals going through a job move or career change. If you’re struggling with the pivot to remote working, we have a wealth of resources to help you work from home successfully....
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  • Retraining in Accountancy in your 50s

    Retraining in Accountancy in your 50s

    • 13 Mar 2024
    • ACCA | Evie Courtier

    How to retrain in accountancy in your fifties - accountancy is a great career to pick if you're looking to re-enter the work place. Discover our top tips on how to navigate the finance world with a late career change.

  • How to Utilise Social Media as an Accountant

    How to Utilise Social Media as an Accountant

    • 6 Mar 2024
    • Evie Courtier

    Social media can be a great tool for growing your finance knowledge and developing your accounting career. Find out how to utilise social media as an Accountant in our latest career guide.

  • Assistant Accountant CV Example and Tips

    Assistant Accountant CV Example and Tips

    • 19 Feb 2024
    • Evie Courtier

    While there is no linear approach to writing your Assistant Accountant CV, there is a general layout that should be followed in order to provide recruiters with the information they need in a clear and concise manner. Discover our 'Assistant Accountant CV Example and Tips' to get you started.

  • Top 5 Tips for Writing a Finance Cover Letter

    Top 5 Tips for Writing a Finance Cover Letter

    • 15 Feb 2024
    • Evie Courtier

    A finance cover letter must be a myriad of things; concise, professional, yet enticing to the recruiter, and/or employer. Read our 5 tips on how to curate a successful cover letter.

  • Head of Finance Job Description

    Head of Finance Job Description

    • 6 Feb 2024
    • Evie Courtier

    The Head of Finance is responsible for overseeing the financial activities and strategies of a company. Within this job description, we delve into the responsibilities and duties of a Head of Finance, potential earnings, and how to land the role.

  • Finance Analyst Career Guide: How to Succeed

    Finance Analyst Career Guide: How to Succeed

    • 23 Jan 2024
    • Evie Courtier

    Are you considering a career in financial analysis? Here's everything you need to know about the role and the skills you'll need to succeed.

  • Accountancy: Public Practice vs Commerce & Industry

    • 18 Jan 2024
    • Evie Courtier

    Whether you're a part qualified or fully qualified accountant there's one decision you will be faced with when planning your next career move: what field, what sector and indeed whether or not you'd like to work in practice or industry.

  • Career Guide: What Roles Can I Apply for as a Part

    Career Guide: What Roles Can I Apply for as a Part Qualified Accountant?

    • 11 Jan 2024
    • Evie Courtier

    As the demand for PQ Accountants increases we ask, what jobs are available to part qualified accountants? What can a PQ career entail?

  • Finance Interview Advice

    Finance Interview Questions: Your Fundamental Guide

    • 8 Jan 2024
    • Anne Sadler

    FAQs, answers, and expert assessment advice to help you prepare for your next finance job interview. Read more about questions for a finance interview and guidance on competency-based hiring techniques.

  • Free Online Courses and Resources for Accountants

    • 5 Jan 2024
    • Evie Courtier

    To aid with your professional development while working from home, we've put together a collection of free courses and resources for accountants and finance professionals.

  • Optimising your Job Search: Best Application Pract

    Optimising your Job Search: Best Application Practices on GAAPweb

    • 5 Jan 2024
    • Evie Courtier

    Optimise your job search - learn how to apply smart, avoid being filtered out by applicant tracking systems, and develop your reputation as a credible job seeker.

  • Diversity in the Workplace: The Key to Sustainable

    Diversity in the Workplace: The Key to Sustainable Growth through Inclusive Hiring and Pipeline Retention

    • 28 Nov 2023
    • Evie Courtier

    GAAPweb are dedicated to encouraging a fair recruitment process and opportunity. Dive into the discussion of women in finance - why diverse hiring is so essential for your business, and how maintaining the pipeline is crucial for future growth.

  • Finance CV Tips

    Five Steps to a Top-Tier Finance CV | Examples, Tips and Templates

    • 23 Nov 2023
    • Anne Sadler

    Is your CV sabotaging your job search? Here are five finance CV fundamentals to help you secure a place on the shortlist for your next finance and accountancy job.

  • CFO Job Description

    CFO Job Description

    • 22 Nov 2023
    • Evie Courtier

    Within this CFO job description, we’ll detail what a CFO does, the typical career path to becoming a CFO, and the current CFO roles available on GAAPweb.

  • How to Set up a Job Alert – Optimise your Job Sear

    How to Set up a Job Alert – Optimise your Job Search with GAAPWeb

    • 21 Nov 2023
    • Ani Pattni | Evie Courtier

    Get the most out of your GAAPweb experience – be the first to apply for the latest job roles. Follow this ‘how to’ guide, to discover how to set up useful alerts and be notified as soon as a relevant job matches your criteria.

  • Financial Controller Interview Questions and Answe

    Financial Controller Interview Questions and Answers

    • 10 Nov 2023
    • Evie Courtier

    Discover 8 common Financial Controller interview questions and answers to aid your next interview for a Financial Controller role, and how to formulate your answers so you can provide confident and concise responses when the big day comes around.

  • Financial Risk Job Description

    Financial Risk Job Description

    • 2 Nov 2023
    • Evie Courtier

    Ever considered working in Financial Risk? In this Financial Risk Job Description we detail the responsibilities of the role, average earnings of those working in Financial Risk, and the designated career path for those working in the finance field.

  • How to Develop a Career Plan

    How to Develop a Career Plan

    • 2 Nov 2023
    • Victoria Strange | Evie Courtier

    Thinking about taking the next step in your career? Discover our career plan template, how to assess your skills, set your goals, and conduct a free career review.

  • Top Finance and Accountancy Skills to Develop and Nurture

    • 23 Oct 2023

    When job hunting you need to know what recruiters and employers will be looking for on the CVs of their prospective finance staff. GAAPweb have put together a list of the top finance and accountancy skills to develop and nurture in order to excel in your career.

  • How to Futureproof your Finance Profession with th

    How to Futureproof your Finance Profession with the Rise of AI

    • 13 Oct 2023
    • Evie Courtier

    How is AI viewed in the workplace? Is my Finance profession under threat? How can you futureproof your profession? Join the discussion about the impact of AI on your profession.