What industries can I work in as an accountant?
Interested in AI and technology? Fascinated by food? Driven by sustainability? Passionate about publishing? You might be wondering, what can accountants do? The answer is: almost anything you can imagine. The global demand for accountancy professionals spans every sector and industry – from cars to cosmetics, hotels to healthcare, and retail to restaurants. Join one of only a handful of professions that lets you steer your career towards whatever interests you most.
What jobs can I do with an accountancy qualification?
Where do you see yourself in 10 years, and what is your ultimate ambition? Are you considering a career change, or thinking about not going to university? An accountancy qualification opens up a wide range of opportunities at every stage of your professional journey.
Whether it leads to a career in accounting or finance – or even the wider business world – it equips you with the skills to succeed. Understanding the difference between accounting and finance is key: accounting focuses on recording, analysing and reporting financial information to ensure compliance and clarity, while finance looks at managing money, investments and long-term strategy to drive growth. Recognising this distinction can help you decide which path best matches your ambitions.
This page highlights some of the roles available, but remember, you can take your career in virtually any direction. You can also explore key roles and gain inspiration by reading our student and member success stories.
