Your guide to landing your first finance job after university
Here’s a guide to help you navigate your job search and take those first steps into the finance industry.
Kaplan · 3 minute read
Non-traditional roles in the finance industry
Explore diverse finance roles and how accountants support industries from film to space exploration.
Kaplan · 3 minute read
Tasha Hartigan: Breaking stereotypes as a degree apprentice at HSBC
Tasha Hartigan, a degree apprentice at HSBC, shares her journey from performing to finance, and how she aspires to be a role model for her children.
Kaplan · 9 minute read
How businesses can prepare for Level 7 apprenticeship changes
Level 7 apprenticeship funding may end in August 2025. Here’s our advice on how businesses can act now.
Kaplan · 5 minute read
Retraining in accountancy after almost 30 years: Adam Douglas
We caught up with Adam Douglas - a career-changer and apprentice management accountant who discovered he had dyslexia later in life.
Kaplan · 15 minute read
How to transition into a finance career with no experience
Looking to switch to finance with little experience? Here’s how you can gain qualifications, leverage your skills, and kickstart your journey.
Kaplan · 10 minute read
“I left university after being offered an apprenticeship”
We caught up with Kivneet Madhang - financial services customer advisor apprentice at HSBC.
Kaplan · 5 minute read
Pathways into accountancy without a university degree
GoForma’s Charlie Bailey shares his insight into how professionals can get into accountancy without attending university.
Charlie Bailey · 10 minute read
“I studied with Kaplan” - where are they now?
We caught up with four of our former learners - Chelsea Andersen, Eugene Amo-Dadzie, Jag Dhaliwal, and James Wright.
Kaplan · 9 minute read
The career benefits of volunteering outside your role
We spoke to Craig Pascoe about his volunteering experience and how it’s influenced his career.
Kaplan · 8 minute read
The importance of mentorship in the finance industry
The value of mentorship has never been so significant. Whether you’re looking for a mentor, or considering becoming a mentor, here are some tips.
Kaplan · 8 minute read
What is ACCA? Your gateway to a global career in finance
Whether you’re aiming for a career in auditing, taxation, or financial management - here’s everything you need to know to get started with ACCA.
Kaplan · 5 minute read
How to start a career in finance
Insolvency and restructuring expert, Jonathan Munnery, shares his tips on how to get into finance.
Jonathan Munnery · 6 minute read
How to get your first job in tech-led accountancy
Award-winning finance and business leader, Becky Glover, provides her expert opinion on how to get your first job in a tech-led accountancy role.
Becky Glover · 7 minute read
It’s coming home: footballers in finance
You may be familiar with some of the following names from on the pitch, yet they also have a background in finance.
Kaplan · 8 minute read