In Year 7 and 8 students explore their own personality and interests so that they have a direction to consider the kinds of careers that will appeal. A career in Accountancy can be matched with keen interests in Maths and Numeracy.
Read the Accountancy page on Success at School.
In Maths, ensure that you complete all work to the best of your ability and speak to your teacher about how the skills learnt can apply to accountancy.
Research different companies that have accounting jobs- what kind of firms need accountants?
Join a Maths club either inside or outside of school to show that you are interested in the subject. For example, Redbridge have a Lab Central club that is available.
Attend a talk by our 'Futures Fellows' on Accountancy.
Attend lecture series in school related to accountancy.
Visit Unifrog and explore how an accounting degree or apprenticeship is structured.
Ask your parents if they know any accountants that you could speak to about the role and complete an interview with them about the key skills that you require.