UK ONLY: finding work in accounting? i am from the US.?
WHAT are my chances of finding a company to sponser me so i can move to the UK, IF I use an agency and/or headhunter. or would this not really help? i am a accounting techinican, which is kind of like a accounting assistant with one year experience. thanks for honest replies. really the uk or really london is the only other place i have wanted to live that is not in the States. and it is close to all the other countries i want to visit.
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Answer 1 :
There is a shortage of skills in the accounting industry here. And most of the largest companies in Britain are banks(RBS, HSBC etc), and there are also lots of independent Accountancy firms so you should find an employer relatively easily. Your qualifications in the US should be valid here. I dont think a headhunter would be much use. You should just contact as many companies as yuo can by phone or e-mail, and ask them to sponsor you. Once you are here it hardly matters as the UK government really doesnt effectively monitor the situation of migrants, and you wouldnt be thrown out, so you could easily change jobs. May I ask though, why would you want to move TO the UK? Everyone here wants to leave.
Answer 2 :
I'm sure if you came to the UK you'd find work, but with your skills, I'd doubt anyone would pay for you to come over here or sponsor a move. To get that kind of assistance, you'd really need to be far more highly qualified.
Answer 3 :
Do you have a degree? If so, have you looked into the Highly Skilled Migrant Program (HSMP)? It's actually a lot easier to qualify for than you'd think. As an example, I have a friend who has a Bachelor's Degree plus about three years' work experience in Financial Analyst roles, and she has qualified, so maybe you would need a couple of years more experience but then you might. I'd do some research on that as I think it's going to be your best bet. This is a visa which gives you entry to the UK and entitles you to work for any employer for two years. If you're employed in a full-time, permanent job when those two years come to an end, then it is automatically extended for another three years. Then after that time, you can apply to be a Permanent Resident of the UK. Otherwise, try getting a job in the US with a multinational company. Once you've put in a year, you're usually eligible to apply for positions overseas, and your company will take care of all the legalities. If neither of these work for you, then realistically, your chances are zero.
Answer 4 :
There are number of job openings for you in UK. Please browse the following sites and apply on line :- www.jobscareers24.com www.accountingjobsnet.co.uk/ www.cv-library.co.uk www.clickajob.co.uk Please note, it is unlawful to employ a person in a UK-based job who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs.
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