Launching your finance career after university can feel both exciting and overwhelming. At Oxbridge Accountants, we bridge the gap between academic achievement and professional success by connecting talented graduates with rewarding opportunities in accounting and finance. Our graduate programs and industry relationships provide the perfect platform to start your career, whether you're drawn to corporate finance, audit, tax specialization, or financial advisory services. We help graduates navigate the competitive job market while developing the practical skills that employers truly value.
Why Choose a Career in Accounting and Finance?
The finance graduate jobs sector offers graduates exceptional career stability, intellectual challenge, and progression opportunities that few other industries can match. With businesses increasingly relying on financial insights to drive decisions, skilled professionals are in constant demand across all sectors. Accounting and finance careers provide structured qualification pathways, clear promotion trajectories, and the flexibility to move between industries. At Oxbridge Accountants, we help graduates understand the diverse roles available - from forensic accounting to financial planning - and identify positions that align with their skills and aspirations.
Graduate Training Programs with Oxbridge Accountants
Our award-winning graduate training scheme provides a comprehensive launchpad for finance careers. Combining professional study support (for ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualifications) with hands-on client work, our program develops both technical expertise and commercial acumen. Graduates rotate through different service lines including audit, tax, and advisory, gaining broad exposure before specializing. What sets our program apart is the level of responsibility given early on - you'll be working directly with clients and making tangible contributions from day one, supported by experienced mentors who invest in your growth.
Industry Placements and Internship Opportunities
For students still at university or graduates wanting to test different career paths, we offer structured internship programs across our accounting practice and partner organizations. These placements provide real-world experience in areas like financial analysis, management accounting, and corporate reporting. Many of our interns receive graduate job offers, having already demonstrated their capabilities in a professional setting. We particularly encourage applications from STEM graduates who may not have studied finance but possess the analytical skills that the profession increasingly values.
Specialist Recruitment for Finance Graduates
Our dedicated graduate recruitment service connects talented candidates with opportunities across our network of client organizations. We maintain relationships with FTSE companies, boutique financial firms, and everything in between, matching graduates to roles that fit their qualifications and personality. Unlike generic recruitment agencies, our finance specialists understand exactly what employers look for in graduate hires and can provide tailored advice on applications and interviews. We've helped place graduates in coveted positions at investment banks, fintech startups, and multinational corporations.
Skills Development for Career Readiness
University teaches financial theory, but employers need practical skills. We bridge this gap through our graduate development workshops covering technical areas like financial modeling and software training (Excel, Power BI, accounting platforms), alongside essential soft skills like client communication and commercial awareness. Our unique "Finance in Practice" sessions bring together recent graduates and senior professionals for case study discussions, giving insights into real business challenges. These initiatives ensure candidates stand out in competitive recruitment processes.
Alternative Career Paths for Finance Graduates
While many graduates pursue traditional accountancy qualifications, we also highlight less conventional finance careers that leverage your degree. Our career advisors can explain opportunities in financial technology, sustainability reporting, data analytics, and risk management - all growing fields that value financial acumen. We've helped graduates transition into exciting roles as fintech product managers, ESG analysts, and business intelligence consultants - proving that a finance degree opens far more doors than many students realize.
Building Your Professional Network
Success in finance often depends on who you know as much as what you know. We introduce graduates to our extensive professional network through industry events, alumni meetups, and mentorship programs. These connections prove invaluable for learning about unadvertised opportunities and gaining career advice from experienced practitioners. Our "Next Generation Finance" networking group specifically helps early-career professionals build relationships that support their long-term career development.
Your Long-Term Career Partner
At Oxbridge Accountants, we view our relationship with graduates as an ongoing partnership. Whether you join our training program or secure a position through our recruitment services, we continue to support your career progression long after your first role. From advice on post-qualification specializations to guidance on moving into leadership positions, we're invested in your success at every career stage. Many of our former graduate recruits now hold senior positions and return to mentor the next generation - a testament to the lasting value of our career ecosystem.