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Hi all,
I wonder if anybody knows the answer to this question.I am looking through salary guides and there is always something like:
“Newly Qualified”
“Recently Qualified (up to 2 years)”
“2-4 years PQE*”
“5+ years PQE*”*PQE – post-qualified experience.
Now, the question is. How about experience gained pre-qualification while working in a proper accounting role? i.e. as a Management Accountant in a commercial bank and asset management firm (12 years altogether) + 3 years in other various accountancy related roles?
I plan to finish my ACCA next year and I am wondering, when I look for a new job, do I look for “Newly Qualified” jobs or “5+ years PQE” ones?
Obviously, for me, the latter is more appropriate as I do have plenty of experience. But I am worried that the recruitment agents will try to “get a better deal” and put me forward for jobs only as “Newly Qualified” :/
Some companies are not really bothered about PQE so they tend to be vague about this. I think that it is worth taking a risk in applying, highlighting your relevant experience and attributes that make you suitable to the role.
The problem with just going for newly qualified jobs is that they tend to target less experienced candidates or ones with just the right number of experience, which will drive the salary offer that these companies are willing to pay.
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