Hi,
I think the accounting scene is quite grim at the moment. There are jobs advertised, however I have been told that each position gets hundreds if not a thousand? applications, such are the numbers of out of work people.
I recently finished a temporary contract, and am now unemployed. I can't even get any interviews, I am qualified 3 years ago and have 10 years experience.
Recently a similarly qualified & experienced friend got work after 7 months on the dole. He badly needed the job and deserved it, however his salary as a professional accountant is actually less than that of a Dublin Bus driver! Its a crazy situation here.