The financial services sector accounts for 12% of ACCA members, whose knowledge and experience  in areas such as Basel II, international financial reporting and accounting standards, and financial services regulation are highly sought-after.

Financial services is a rapidly expanding sector, with business volumes growing more quickly than they have  at any point since 1999.  Many businesses in diverse fields in the industry, such as fund management organisations, general insurers, building societies, life insurers and insurance brokers are experiencing significant staff increases.

The ACCA Qualification, with its broad-ranging and flexible skills set, will help you make your mark in this dynamic sector in a wide range of roles from back to front office.  And ACCA members now benefit from a partnership with the Securities and Investment Institute (SII), providing access to additional qualifications and learning resources to help members specialise in this sector. ACCA has many high-profile members in the sector;for example, a former ACCA President is director of risk management in a prestigious London-based financial services organisation.