2020’s Demand for Newly Qualified Accountants

The employment of accountants has been predicted to grow faster than any other occupation throughout 2020, due to economy expansion and stricter auditing regulations. In fact, the demand for accountants is growing at such a rate research indicates that by 2050 the UK alone will require around 80,000 additional accountants. 

Accounting graduates are in particular demand, to counterbalance the number of accountants who will quickly move up the ranks after passing their in-house qualifications. It’s not just the abundance of job offers newly graduated accountants can enjoy, the average UK is £28,000 per annum.

The Institute of Management has been running Association Of Chartered Certified Accountants courses since 2012 and has the prestigious Gold partner status as an approved learning provider from the Association Of Chartered Certified Accountants courses.

Ranked number one for student satisfaction in Greater Manchester, the University of Bolton is offering future accountants the latest practices and theories in accounting with essential training for entry into this profession, along with an impressive range of maximum exemptions from professional accountancy body examinations. 

What qualifications do I need to become an accountant? 

At the University of Bolton, any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. You should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics. 

If you hold the AAT Technician qualification you will be exempted from five modules at level HE4. You will be offered direct entry into level HE5 and be required to study an additional HE4 module. You may also be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work. Find out more