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The online form, along with the panel member sourcing guide, service specifications and service standards are available below. 

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is a leading global professional accounting body that provides education, training, and certification to accountants worldwide.

ACCA deals with complaints about its members and students, including allegations of misconduct through its investigative and disciplinary service including in certain circumstances, its Disciplinary Committees. In addition, ACCA’s Regulatory Committees consider matters relating to eligibility for admission and continuing membership (including those that relate to practising certificates and audit qualification).

In delivering these services, ACCA acts in the public interest and in accordance with the principles of better regulation. It strives to take effective and proportionate disciplinary action, where appropriate, while carrying out procedures that are fair, consistent and transparent.

One way that ACCA incorporates the principles of better regulation into its regulatory and disciplinary services is through the incorporation of independent decision-making. To facilitate this, ACCA engages the services of independent Panel Members made up of Lay and Accountant Panel Members, Chairs and Legal Advisers, as well as Disciplinary Assessors and Regulatory Assessors.

ACCA is seeking to appoint additional independent Panel Members to provide the services of Accountant Panel Members, Chairs, Legal Advisers and Regulatory Assessors.

Please note that panel members are self-employed, for independence purposes and for public interest purposes.

Panel Members do not have to be UK based provided they can attend ACCA hearings at the designated times. Legal Advisers must be either solicitors who are qualified and eligible to practice in England and Wales or barristers (called to the Bar in England and Wales).  

Consideration for Appointment

The key documents and further guidance for the roles can be accessed via the following links.

Please ensure that you read all documents below thoroughly, before starting your application.

How to apply

Please complete the relevant form for the role that you are interested in.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is Friday 25 July 2025 (12 noon BST). Any incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Please note, that due to the volume of applications received, no feedback will be provided at any stage of the process.

Selection meeting dates

Should you be invited to attend a meeting with ACCA's Appointments Board, they will be held remotely and will take place on the 18-20 August 2025 and 27-29 August 2025 (these dates could be subject to change). 

Questions?

If you need any assistance during the application stage, please email: panelmembersourcing@accaglobal.com