Access Accountancy are on a mission to empower all to thrive in the world of accountancy.

To achieve that, we’ve partnered with accountancy organisations across the UK to bring career-launching work experience placements to state school students.

We partner with a variety of organisations and professional bodies to offer exciting work experience placements for young people from low socio-economic backgrounds, in order to help them gain an insight into accountancy.

Eligibility criteria

In order to participate in Access Accountancy Work Experience schemes, students will need to confirm they match the following criteria:

  • Attend a state school or college and;
  • Are in year  12 or 13 (the exact year required will depend on the organisation) and;
  • The occupation of their main household earner when they were aged 14 is categorised as a lower socio-economic background or;
  • Are/have been eligible for free school meals or;
  • Attend a school that is above the regional average in terms of the number of students eligible for free school meals or;
  • Would be the first member of their immediate family to attend university.

Access Accountancy is specifically aimed at state schools with a higher than average number of students eligible for Free School Meals. 

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.

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