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Redefining the Accountant - ACCA Webinars

Last year, more than 3,000 students joined our ACCA webinar series to discover what a career in accountancy really looks like. This year, we're back with four new live sessions designed to help you explore your options with confidence.

Last year, more than 3,000 students joined our ACCA webinar series to discover what a career in accountancy really looks like. This year, we're back with four new live sessions designed to help you explore your options with confidence.

Today's accountants do far more than balance spreadsheets. They help shape global brands, support Premier League football clubs, advise fast-growing businesses and influence decisions that affect organisations around the world.

Whether you're considering university, an apprenticeship or simply exploring your next steps, this series will give you the knowledge, confidence and practical advice to see where a career in accountancy could take you.

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The Timeline

Session 01 / The Big Picture / 01 Dec 2026, 6:30pm

Pathways into Accountancy

Explore the different routes into accountancy, from university to apprenticeships and foundations, and discover which pathway could be right for you.

Session 02 / The Reality Check

Day in the Life of an Accountancy Apprentice / 02 Dec 2026, 6:30pm

Hear directly from current apprentices about balancing work and study, what a typical day looks like and the lessons they've learned along the way.

Session 03 / The Destination / 03 Dec 2026, 6:30pm

Where a Career in Accountancy Can Take You

Meet senior professionals and discover how careers in accountancy can lead to leadership roles, international opportunities and careers across every industry.

Session 04 / The Next Step / 08 Dec 2026, 6:30pm

How to Get Hired: Applications & Interviews

Learn how to approach applications, write a stronger CV and prepare for interviews and assessment centres with practical advice from those who've done it.

Get Certificates & Resources!

When you register for and attend more than one session in this series, you will receive a signed certificate of attendance to add directly to your UCAS personal statement, CV, or LinkedIn profile.

✓ Signed certificate of attendance

✓ Post-session guides & resources

✓ Step-by-step career path documents

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Valuing Careers

  • Individuals: Career development can support individuals throughout their education and career; facilitating positive transitions, building career management skills and fostering career wellbeing.
  • The economy: Career development can support the economy by improving the efficiency of the labour market and promoting effective skills/knowledge development. 
  • Society: Career development can benefit society by promoting social justice and equity in education and work for all members of the community.

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do you need advice

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to arrange a careers interview or require further information. Mrs S Beeton, Head of Careers sbeeton@sphs.uk.com