Really tired of the big4 environment. Looking to switch to an easier well paying job with allowed overseas working (visa sponsorship required). Due for promotion to Senior Manager this summer. I am so done with this stressful life. Based in London TC: £70k #big4 #audit #london #deloitte
Apply to Finance Manager roles at tech companies (Amin, Meta, Google, etc). They are always looking for big 4 experience managers for accounting, tax and finance teams (operational accounting teams always need people). There is a chance you would have to take a down level going into big tech (a Sr Mgr at an accounting firm is oftentimes a Mgr in Big Tech). But usually you will still make more money than you do at big 4. That said I don’t think tech is a particularly easier or less stressful. But the work is much more interesting and changes everyday as you work with new innovative ideas and figure out the best mechanisms to account for it with the most automation of the financial activity.
Great advice, thanks! I know someone who moved into an accounting role at Amazon. It’s not exactly easy but way better than big4 they say.
Sorry mate! The audit season is in full swing so I hope you find something. Maybe move to a small regional accounting firm? Are you a CPA?
I am a CPA, yes! Just think I don’t earn enough to be able to justify the effort and stress. 😂
How many years of experience you have and in which industry? You might fit well for an Accounting Manager role at a small/medium size company. It will likely pay $100k - $150k depending on the market. In 3-4 years, you can be a controller.