Newly-qualifieds entering the JOB market now need to stand out as new-age accountants, says Emily Beattie.

The last couple of years have not been the best time to be a newly-qualified accountant entering the jobs market. Competition has been fierce, as a growing number of candidates battle it out to get a shrinking number of positions. Yet there are promising signs that change is on the horizon – you just need to make sure you can keep yourself ahead of the game to bag the most coveted roles.