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    "This activity gave me my first ever real life experiences that has now helped me to realise this is what i want to do when I graduate."-- Student from Nottingham Trent University
    "I really enjoyed this programme. as someone with no prior experience, the description and tasks were great to get me excited about studying towards a career in accounting"-- Student from The Manchester Metropolitan University
    "The experience felt real, I feel confident as I saw how my academic career supported me being able to complete tasks."-- Student from The Manchester Metropolitan University
    "I liked how the program gave an insight into the kind of work that an accountant would;d have to do which i was unsure about before taking this program but after completion i know the kind of work that an accountant has to carry out and what skills i can develop to improve myself."-- Student from Nottingham Trent University
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    ACCA Advantage Practical experience in Accounting

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    Tasks in this program

    Intro & Scenario
    Meet your team members and learn about your project goals.
    Your role

    You will be dipping your toes into a range of accounting roles with four large national employers, namely The Clock, NHS Wales, Moracle, and Arnold Clark.

    • Working as a finance receivable accountant at The Clock, your primary responsibility will be to keep on top of The Clock clients' accounts receivable by ensuring all payments are received on time and late payments are appropriately dealt with.
    • At NHS Wales, working as a business partner accountant, you will be covering all aspects of financial governance, data analytics, and financial modelling to help senior stakeholders make strategic business decisions.
    • Working as an accounting intern at Moracle, you will be assisting the firm leaders in the provision of quality services to their clients. You will be helping Moracle's clients in complying with the required accounting standards.
    • As a graduate accountant at Arnold Clark, you will be focusing on keeping track of 12,000 vehicles across its 170 branches.
    Your goal

    To become an integral part of the various finance teams by analysing and summarising volumes of data to assist senior stakeholders in making better strategic decisions and assisting senior team members in offering quality advice to their clients. 

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    Introduction from ACCA

    ACCA Advantage Practical experience in Accounting

    Why complete this job simulation

    A risk-free way to experience work on the job. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.
    Self-paced4-5 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsAdvanced

    Welcome to the ACCA Practical Experience in Accounting Virtual Experience Programme! We are thrilled to have you here.

    ACCA's forward-looking qualifications, continuous learning and insights are respected and valued by employers in every sector. They equip individuals with the business and finance expertise and ethical judgement to create, protect, and report the sustainable value delivered by organisations and economies.

    During this programme, you will get the opportunity to experience different accountancy roles with various employer partners of ACCA. Step into the shoes of an accountant and complete tasks that replicate the work that our team does every day. You’ll learn key skills in:

    • Data analysis
    • Judgement
    • Commercial awareness
    • Communication and presentation

    We hope this programme provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options as an accountancy professional.

    Skills you will learn and practice:
    Data Mining
    Communication
    Commercial Awareness
    Excel
    Data Analysis
    Professional Judgment
    Presentation Skills
    Technical Accounting
    Client Communication
    Data Visualization

    How it works

    Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from industry experts. No live sessions, all self-paced.
    Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
    Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for the job.
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    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 4-5 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in future applications. Show recruiters you're the right fit.

    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 4-5 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in future applications. Show recruiters you're the right fit.
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    ACCA Advantage Practical experience in Accounting

    Experience four different ACCA partner companies across various industries to see where your accounting career can take you.

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