What they scan for
- Academic results and exam progress.
- Internship or articleship experience.
- Teamwork, leadership and communication.
- Technical tools: Excel, data analytics.
Layout
Use an ATS-plain layout with clear headings, because many firms use automated screening.
Show evidence
- Quantify the clients, industries and sizes you have worked on.
- Include voluntary roles and responsibility for teams.
- Mention languages and mobility if relevant.
Cover letter
Link your application to the firm's service lines and values, and mention why you chose the specific office or team.
Keep reading
Moving into Accounting or Finance from Another FieldReframe transferable skills and show proof of commitment.Handling Career Gaps in Your CVHonest, short and positive ways to explain a break.CV for Banking, Credit and Lending RolesShow portfolio quality, regulatory knowledge and risk judgement.CV for Cost Accountants and Manufacturing FinanceEmphasise margin impact, variance control and plant partnering.