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Newly Qualified, recently qualified etc are discriminatory 

 

Rage Against Discrimination in Accountancy Recruitment

Job Title: Product Control x3 - ACA Newly Qualified required 

Type of Job: Permanent 

Description: My client are a leading Investment Bank who are undergoing a sustained period of growth into 2010 within their commodities division. As a result of this growth they are seeking to quickly bring on 3 newly qualified accountants in their Product Control division. Covering the entire spectrum of commodities products, this wide-ranging role will encompass the whole Product Control function, including - - p&l production - reconciliations - trade reviews, daily trader liaising - p&l commentaries and producing MI reports The ideal candidates for this role MUST be recently ACA qualified from an audit background from a major practice firm. Banking audit is preferable, however an appreciation of energy products, coupled with a focused and determined mentality as well as excellent communication skills, are essential. To find out more about this role please apply ASAP. THIS WILL BE A QUICK INTERVIEW PROCESS WITH INITIAL INTERVIEWS LOOKING TO

TAKE PLACE
NEXT WEEK. PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST ASAP TO AVOID MISSING OUT!

Salary: £50000 -54000 per annum 

 

We believe this and the other advertisments mentioned right are discriminatory on grounds of age

 

The advertisments below are currently published on Investigo's website at 18 January 2010

 

http://www.investigo.co.uk/invcms/index.php?mact=JobBoard,m2,default,0&m2returnid=JobBoard&m2viewjob=12499&useprevsearch=1

 

This is an ideal role as your first move into a commercial environmentA graduate, recently qualified from a Top 4 firm.

 

http://www.investigo.co.uk/invcms/index.php?mact=JobBoard,m2,default,0&m2returnid=JobBoard&m2viewjob=12347&useprevsearch=1

 

Ideally a PhD * 3-7 years work experience in a consultancy, governmental organisation or corporate in the field of competition economics.

 

http://www.investigo.co.uk/invcms/index.php?mact=JobBoard,m2,default,0&m2returnid=JobBoard&m2viewjob=12259&useprevsearch=1

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:- - Part-Qualified or recently qualified CIMA/ACCA

 

http://www.investigo.co.uk/invcms/index.php?mact=JobBoard,m2,default,0&m2returnid=JobBoard&m2viewjob=12175&useprevsearch=1

 

An interim vacancy has become available for a recently qualified Management Accountant to join a communication organisation based in Berkshire

 

http://www.investigo.co.uk/invcms/index.php?mact=JobBoard,m2,default,0&m2returnid=JobBoard&m2viewjob=11743&useprevsearch=1

 

Ideally you will be a recently qualified accountant with a strong financial/commercial background and have bids experience.

 

 

Investigo continues to use these phrases despite having a legal opinion from a respected barrister that these phrases are unlawful:

Investigo have applied or are about to join an application to the Senior Courts Cost Office, their case will be heard on 8 March 2010 at 9.30am . 

 

 

Investigo are claiming costs of about £15K for themselves and they are joining with another 3 agencies to claim a total in excess of £110,000 in March 2010 from Ms Keane

Investigo's advertisement contained the following requirement;  “This is a dream job for someone with 1 to 3 years' post qualified experience."  The role was paying between £45 and £50K.