We partner with firms and professional bodies to offer exciting work experience placements for young people from diverse backgrounds to gain an insight into accountancy.
Eligibility criteria
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In order to participate in Access Accountancy work experience schemes students will need to confirm that they:
Access Accountancy is specifically aimed at state schools with a higher than average number of students eligible for Free School Meals. If your school meets these criteria, and would like more information about the initiative, please contact access.accountancy@kpmg.co.uk. Please see here for current opportunities. |
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What to expect
Access Accountancy work experience offers your child the exciting opportunity to gain real life experience of a job in accountancy.
During the 30+ hours work experience, your child will be supported to develop skills to improve their employability and provided with lots of information about a career in accountancy. This will include details of the various routes into the profession including information on both our school leaver and graduate opportunities, depending on their aspirations.
To ensure they can make the most out of the experience, your child will be offered support before and after their placement. Provision is likely to vary across the Access Accountancy organisations but may include access to an e-mentor who provides advice on relevant school subjects to study, information on accessing places at the UKs top universities, careers advice, and support in writing personal statements.
During the 30+ hours work experience, your child will be supported to develop skills to improve their employability and provided with lots of information about a career in accountancy. This will include details of the various routes into the profession including information on both our school leaver and graduate opportunities, depending on their aspirations.
To ensure they can make the most out of the experience, your child will be offered support before and after their placement. Provision is likely to vary across the Access Accountancy organisations but may include access to an e-mentor who provides advice on relevant school subjects to study, information on accessing places at the UKs top universities, careers advice, and support in writing personal statements.
Travel, safety and wellbeing
The host organisation will provide your child with lunch and refreshments, as well as covering reasonable travel expenses.
The safety of your child is taken very seriously. All firms will comply with all relevant legislation but you will need to contact the host firm directly if you want to find out more about their specific policies. |
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