Should I be earning more?

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Fishyfreak

You would get more working in Tesco (You really would), You should be on minimum 35k imho.

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michael.oleary

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What age is the Graduate? How many years experience has s/he got in comparision to you? I'm assuming that s/he has none considering s/he is a graduate. I would bring it up with my boss, but make sure you have your facts straight, i.e. are you sure the grad is telling the truth and not just trying to make you jealous. Take a look at CPL.ie for salary guides, and don't be afraid to sell yourself, you probably do alot more than your boss realizes. Failing that get those last two exams and do a runner as long as they haven't made you sign anything to keep you there (i'm assuming that they are paying for the exams)

Take a look at this link, you know yourself what your position is called.

http://www.cpl.ie/pdf/cr_salaryguide.pdf

Good luck.

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I'm going into third year CPA, based on my own salary.

angelfire9

You are definitely undervalued! DEFINITELY! I know IATI grads on 28k+

Gran Hermano

OP, check the salary survey linked above. From my old days working in
recruitment I know that salaries in accountancy can vary greatly depending
on whether you are working in practice or in industry and then on whether
your are fully qualified or only part-qualified (PQ).

Accountancy salaries in practice for part-qualified positions have
historically been a lot lower than one might have thought. A PQ accountant
in practice (with or without a degree) is probably earning less than most
graduates - I think it dates back to the days when it was seen as a "professional
apprenticeship" type role. A PQ accountant in industry or one of the the
Big 4 will earn more. I was shocked when I first salaries for PQ accountants -
especially for jobs based in Dublin with the associated cost of living.

Working/training in practice can be seen as a benefit as you get a broader
more varied experience than one might getting if they trained in industry
and specialised in one specific accountancy department. Hopefully future
earnings once qualified offset the poor level of pay at entry level in
practice.

Comparing PQ level entry roles with roles in payroll, credit control, etc
is comparing apples and oranges. Once qualified an accountant should
earn a lot more - on average, again check salary surveys.

With regards to the 'ad-hoc' duties, it does sound like the employer is
taking the mick - but you'll find this behaviour in small Irish companies
which tend to be more hands-on than say a large US multinational.
Maybe tell your boss you're busy working on a clients tax accounts but
if giving his office a hoover is more important ............
Be busy on proper work, profitable work, for the company and the boss will
find it harder to drag you away for menial tasks. You get the idea?


It also sounds that your negotiations at the last salary review didn't go as
well as you liked. If you're 100% sure the new starter is earning much
more than you and you are again 100% sure you are both equally qualified
(educational, professional qualifications and experience all
taken into account) then confront your employer. Arm yourself with
what information from salary surveys, job adverts and other sources
firts - do not mention the salary the recent hire is on as it'll just make
you sound petty and jealous. Calmly and clearly tell your employer
you are struggling on the current salary and state the reasons why you are
feeling underpaid and ask if they can address the issue.
salary for you is

smcgiff

'tidying his office' - What do you expect him to do - get a cleaner in and pay top dollar?

You've got great experience in the office you're in. But, it's up to you to move to get the best price for your work. A small practice might take the view that they can get trainees in for cheap and train them up and keep them for a few years.

Mr. Incognito

call a recruitement agency and leave.

I did- extra 10K when I was only part two AITI experience.- and I left a big 4!

Accountant

your salary should match the technical level of your work. At first glance i would say you are underpaid, but are you preparing accounts beyond trial balance, do you manage your own clients, can you prepare a full audit file. If yes to all of the above it's time to move.
Also, how many years exp have you??

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Accountant

It's time to move then....

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chump

sweet jesus you are being shafted.
Admin jobs in Dublin pay more than that.

Accountant

what county are you in?

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Cyrus

this type of thing happens in small practices, same was happening to my brother, to be fair you have got your experience which is worth a lot, move on, be confident in your ability and get paid what you deseve

Fishyfreak

Move on!!!!

Your Boss is taking the P*ss.

novocaine1

yeah you're bein shafted for sure - move on!

kluivert

I loved the practice I was working in but the wages where crap so I had to move.

Best thing I ever done, it meant that I could stop working part time to make up the earns.