ACCA
Think accountancy is just about numbers and spreadsheets?
THINK AGAIN!
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is a global professional body that trains and qualifies accountants. It’s designed for individuals interested in finance, business, or accounting. The ACCA qualification opens door to a wide range of careers globally with ACCA members working in top roles at big companies, government agencies, or as entrepreneurs.
- What do you want to get from your career?
- Do you have your sights set on a role in a specific industry?
- Are you keen to travel the globe while you work?
- Do you want to progress to board level?
- Do you want to make a difference to society?
Whatever you’re looking for, a career in finance and accountancy can help you get there. Here’s why…
1. Work in any sector, anywhere in the world
Financial management is the discipline that drives all business. Finance professionals create the strategies and carry out the work that leads businesses to success. This is why all industries, all over the world, need the best finance professionals.
So when you choose finance and accountancy, you’ll be in demand – and doors to respected, hugely rewarding career opportunities will open for you both nationally and internationally.
2. It’s highly flexible
Whether you want to work in fashion, politics, sport or business – accountancy could be your route in. The skills you gain when you study accountancy turn you into a highly sought-after finance professional who can work across teams and in strategic, diverse roles – all the way up to the boardroom.
3. It's hugely rewarding
A career in accountancy could come with generous salaries and opportunities to progress quickly. It’s a highly respected profession and is also immensely satisfying – you’ll draw on strategic, leadership and communication skills, work with a variety of teams and really make an impact on your workplace and the wider world.
4. More than just numbers
Accountancy is more than just numbers – whether you love problem-solving, leading projects or even starting your own business.
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Getting Started
With ACCA there is a starting point for everyone regardless of education, background or experience. ACCA provides multiply entry options so that you can find the right path that suits your goals and ambitions in the world of finance.
To find out more about ACCA, please visit our early careers page.
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