Newly qualified or part qualified, the ACA qualification opens the door to a wide range of career paths across multiple industries. It’s a pivotal time to consider your next step and the options can be both exciting and overwhelming.
At Goodman Masson, we offer impartial, expert advice to help you navigate your ACA career with clarity, whether you’re exploring ACA graduate jobs or qualified ACA roles.
Over 30 Years Placing ACA Candidates
We are proud to be one of the most recommended recruitment partners in the field supporting ACA professionals in making their first move out of practice. Our team of 18 dedicated experts have a deep understanding of the ACA journey across core markets, including Financial Services, Public Sector, Charity, and Industry & Commerce. Over the past 30 years we’ve placed more than 970 newly qualified ACAs into roles that support their long-term goals.
Discover ACA Careers
From audit to advisory, commercial finance to investment management, your ACA qualification opens doors to diverse and rewarding career opportunities. Our specialised team will help you discover the perfect role aligned with your skills, ambitions, and lifestyle preferences. We don't just match CVs to job descriptions—we take time to understand your unique journey, strengths, and aspirations to guide you toward opportunities where you'll truly thrive. Whether you're seeking greater commercial exposure, improved work-life balance, or enhanced earning potential, we'll help you navigate the full landscape of possibilities your ACA qualification offers.
Companies We Work With
Trusted by over 350 clients, both FTSE companies and small, high-growth businesses.
International Planned Parenthood
Recruitment & HR Employer of the Year 2024
Best Workplace Allyship Programme 2023
UK's Best Workplace for Wellbeing 2023
UK's Best Workplaces 2023
UK's Best Workplace for Women 2023
Best Employee Communications 2022
Employer of the Year (51+ employees) 2022
Diversity & Inclusion Award 2021
Recruitment Agency of the Year 2016
Best Employee Benefits Programme 2017
Best Alignment of Benefits to Business Strategy 2017
UKs Best Workplace medium Category 2017
Most Innovative Benefit 2017
Most Effective Pay Benefits Strategy 2017
Best Workplace Environment 2017
Ranked No.9 for Most Socially Engaged Staffing Agency 2018
Ranked No.6 in Top 20 Companies for Management 2018
Ranked No.13 in Top 20 Highest Rated Companies for Work Life Balance 2018
UKs Best Workplace Medium Category 2018
The Best Recruitment Company to Work For 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
UKs Best Workplace for Women Medium Category 2019
Delivering Excellence in Wellbeing 2019
UKs Best Workplace Medium Category 2019
Best Employee Engagement Strategy 2019
Best Workplace Environment 2019
Best Recruitment Company to Work For 2020
Ranked-No.-7 UKs Best Workplace for Women 2020
Covid 19 Champions 2020
Recruitment Agency of the Year 2021
2022 Uks Best Workplaces for Wellbeing
2022 Uks Best Workplaces for Wellbeing
Best Employee Communications 2022
International Planned Parenthood
Recruitment & HR Employer of the Year 2024
Best Workplace Allyship Programme 2023
UK's Best Workplace for Wellbeing 2023
UK's Best Workplaces 2023
UK's Best Workplace for Women 2023
Best Employee Communications 2022
Employer of the Year (51+ employees) 2022
Diversity & Inclusion Award 2021
Recruitment Agency of the Year 2016
Best Employee Benefits Programme 2017
Best Alignment of Benefits to Business Strategy 2017
UKs Best Workplace medium Category 2017
Most Innovative Benefit 2017
Most Effective Pay Benefits Strategy 2017
Best Workplace Environment 2017
Ranked No.9 for Most Socially Engaged Staffing Agency 2018
Ranked No.6 in Top 20 Companies for Management 2018
Ranked No.13 in Top 20 Highest Rated Companies for Work Life Balance 2018
UKs Best Workplace Medium Category 2018
The Best Recruitment Company to Work For 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
UKs Best Workplace for Women Medium Category 2019
Delivering Excellence in Wellbeing 2019
UKs Best Workplace Medium Category 2019
Best Employee Engagement Strategy 2019
Best Workplace Environment 2019
Best Recruitment Company to Work For 2020
Ranked-No.-7 UKs Best Workplace for Women 2020
Covid 19 Champions 2020
Recruitment Agency of the Year 2021
2022 Uks Best Workplaces for Wellbeing
2022 Uks Best Workplaces for Wellbeing
Best Employee Communications 2022
ACA Career Resources
Insight and advice for every stage of your ACA career.
Our Salary Guide includes a detailed salary breakdown on some of the areas that we cover across; Accountancy & Finance (Including: Energy & Natural Resources, Media & Entertainment, Property, Real Estate & Construction, Retail FMCG & Leisure, Technology & Telecoms and Part Qualified Finance) Change Management, Tax, Tech, Digital & Data and Treasury.
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We hope that the salary information helps support your career decision making. If you have any questions, please contact one of our recruiters, who will be sure to help.
Our Salary Guide includes a detailed salary breakdown on some of the areas that we cover across; Accountancy & Finance, Actuarial, Change Management, Compliance & Risk, Internal Audit, Front Office, Banking Operations, Product Control & Valuations, Tax and Treasury.
Every quarter, we will be taking a look into our Temporary Recruitment market, which covers Industry & Commerce, Financial Services, Not-for-Profit & Public Sector, Housing & Development, Technology and Risk & Compliance Teams.
Our Salary Guide includes a detailed salary breakdown on some of the areas that we cover across; Finance, Taxation, Treasury, Housing Development, Regeneration & Land, Assets, Compliance & Property Service and Technology, Digital & Data.
Hear from ACA professionals we’ve supported on their career journeys.
Expert Guidance from People Who Get It
Taela K., Part Qualified ACA, Public Sector
"The ACA team clearly understands what it's like to be newly qualified. They gave me honest, practical advice and were always available to answer questions. I'm grateful for their insight and support—it made all the difference."
A Seamless Transition Out of Practice
James M., Newly Qualified ACA, Industry & Commerce
"Making the move from audit felt daunting, but the team at Goodman Masson made it seamless. They helped me explore opportunities I hadn't even considered and supported me every step of the way. I'm now in a role that’s a perfect fit for my long-term goals."
From Practice to Purpose
Emma J., ACA Qualified, Financial Services
Goodman Masson took the time to understand what I wanted out of my career after qualifying. I wasn’t just another CV—they really listened. I’ve now landed a role in commercial finance that offers the challenge and work-life balance I was looking for.
Our ACA Team
Insight and advice for every stage of your ACA career.
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