Locations

Edinburgh

• Second largest financial centre in the UK
• Growing amount of managed funds

The capital city of Scotland, Edinburgh is located in the north-east of Britain. Edinburgh is built over picturesque green hills and is home to many historic buildings. The Scottish new years celebration (Hogmany) is well known for its large ceremonies and heritage and will be an exciting new experience and a different and fun way to bring in the new year.

Economy

Edinburgh’s economy is powered by financial services, IT and tourism. The service sector employs 80% of the labour force in Edinburgh.

Fund management is becoming an increasingly large part of the economy in Edinburgh which has strengthened its position as a major finance centre in the UK and Europe.

Immigration

There are multiple options for you to work in the UK. If you are a skilled accounting and finance professional with a job offer, gaining permission to migrate to the UK should be a fairly simple process.

• Sponsored skilled workers programme
• Highly skilled workers program
• Temporary workers – 24 months entry for employees of international companies
• Youth mobility programme – 24 months entry for 18 to 30 year olds
• UK ancestry visa
• EEA & Swiss Nationals are free to enter and work in the UK

Please note: These policies apply for all applications after the 1st of November 2008.