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Accountant Work Permit for the UK
If you are an accountant seeking to work in the United Kingdom, obtaining the appropriate work permit is a crucial step in making your professional move successful. The UK has specific immigration routes for skilled workers, including accountants, which require meeting certain criteria and following a set application process.
Types of Work Permits for Accountants
1. Skilled Worker Visa:
- This visa has replaced the Tier 2 (General) visa.
- It allows skilled workers with a job offer from a UK employer holding a valid Sponsor Licence to work in the UK.
- Accountants fall under the occupation code 2421 (Chartered and Certified Accountants) or 2422 (Management Accountants).
2. Intra-Company Transfer Visa:
- This visa is for accountants who are transferring to a UK branch of their current employer.
- The employer must hold a valid Sponsor Licence.
3. Graduate Visa:
- This visa allows international graduates to stay in the UK for two years (or three years for doctoral students) after completing a degree at a UK institution.
- It offers an opportunity for recent graduates in accounting to seek employment without needing a sponsor immediately.
4. Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange Visa:
- For those coming to the UK for a short period for work experience, training, or an Overseas Government Language Programme.
Eligibility Criteria
For the Skilled Worker Visa, the following are required:
- Job Offer: You must have a confirmed job offer from a UK employer that holds a Sponsor Licence.
- Salary Threshold: Your job must meet the minimum salary requirement, typically at least £38,700 per year, or the ‘going rate’ for the occupation.
- English Language Proficiency: You need to prove your knowledge of English (usually by passing an approved English language test).
- Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS): Issued by your employer, which includes a reference number and details about the job.
- Financial Requirement: You must have sufficient personal savings to support yourself in the UK unless your employer certifies your maintenance.
Application Process
1. Obtain a Job Offer:
- Secure a job offer from a UK employer who has a valid Sponsor Licence.
2. Receive Certificate of Sponsorship:
- Your employer will provide you with a CoS, which is needed for your visa application.
3. Prepare Your Documents:
- Valid passport or travel identification.
- Certificate of Sponsorship reference number.
- Proof of knowledge of English.
- Proof of personal savings (if applicable).
- Tuberculosis test results (if applicable, depending on your country of residence).
4. Submit Your Application:
- Apply online through the UK government website.
- Pay the application fee and the healthcare surcharge.
- Schedule and attend a biometric appointment to provide fingerprints and a photograph.
5. Wait for a Decision:
- The decision time varies, but it typically takes about 3 weeks if you are applying from outside the UK, or up to 8 weeks if applying from within the UK.
Working in the UK
Once your visa is approved, you can:
- Work in your approved role for your sponsor.
- Take on additional part-time work under specific conditions.
- Study while working.
- Bring family members to the UK.
Assistant Accountant
Assistant Accountant Work Permit for the UK
If you are an assistant accountant seeking to work in the United Kingdom, obtaining the appropriate work permit is a crucial step in making your professional move successful. The UK has specific immigration routes for skilled workers, including accountants, which require meeting certain criteria and following a set application process.
Types of Work Permits for Assistant Accountants
1. Skilled Worker Visa:
- This visa has replaced the Tier 2 (General) visa.
- It allows skilled workers with a job offer from a UK employer holding a valid Sponsor Licence to work in the UK.
-Assistant Accountants fall under the occupation code 2421 (Chartered and Certified Accountants) or 2422 (Management Accountants).
2. Intra-Company Transfer Visa:
- This visa is for assistant accountants who are transferring to a UK branch of their current employer.
- The employer must hold a valid Sponsor Licence.
3. Graduate Visa:
- This visa allows international graduates to stay in the UK for two years (or three years for doctoral students) after completing a degree at a UK institution.
- It offers an opportunity for recent graduates in accounting to seek employment without needing a sponsor immediately.
4. Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange Visa:
- For those coming to the UK for a short period for work experience, training, or an Overseas Government Language Programme.
Eligibility Criteria
For the Skilled Worker Visa, the following are required:
- Job Offer: You must have a confirmed job offer from a UK employer that holds a Sponsor Licence.
- Salary Threshold: Your job must meet the minimum salary requirement, typically at least £38,700 per year, or the ‘going rate’ for the occupation.
- English Language Proficiency: You need to prove your knowledge of English (usually by passing an approved English language test).
- Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS): Issued by your employer, which includes a reference number and details about the job.
- Financial Requirement: You must have sufficient personal savings to support yourself in the UK unless your employer certifies your maintenance.
Application Process
1. Obtain a Job Offer:
- Secure a job offer from a UK employer who has a valid Sponsor Licence.
2. Receive Certificate of Sponsorship:
- Your employer will provide you with a CoS, which is needed for your visa application.
3. Prepare Your Documents:
- Valid passport or travel identification.
- Certificate of Sponsorship reference number.
- Proof of knowledge of English.
- Proof of personal savings (if applicable).
- Tuberculosis test results (if applicable, depending on your country of residence).
4. Submit Your Application:
- Apply online through the UK government website.
- Pay the application fee and the healthcare surcharge.
- Schedule and attend a biometric appointment to provide fingerprints and a photograph.
5. Wait for a Decision:
- The decision time varies, but it typically takes about 3 weeks if you are applying from outside the UK, or up to 8 weeks if applying from within the UK.
Working in the UK
Once your visa is approved, you can:
- Work in your approved role for your sponsor.
- Take on additional part-time work under specific conditions.
- Study while working.
- Bring family members to the UK.
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