The Government Finance Profession has strategic business partnerships with the accountancy bodies and National School of Government for training and development of staff.
For more information on each organisation please visit their website.
Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
The AAT has over 120,000 members in more than 90 countries worldwide. Their members include students, people working in accountancy, and self-employed business owners.
They award around 90% of all vocational qualifications in accounting, and are sponsored by the professional accounting bodies CIPFA, ICAEW, CIMA andICAS.
The AAT supports its members through more than 450 AAT approved training providers across the world. It also has an extensive branch network where members can access support and training, and meet other AAT members in their local area.
To learn more about the AAT please contact:
Rob Alder
Business Development Manager
140 Aldersgate Street
London
EC1A 4HY
Tel: 020 7397 3171
Email: rob.alder@aat.org.uk
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
The ACCA is the global body for professional accountants. It aims to offer business-relevant, first-choice qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management.
The ACCA’s focus is on professional values, ethics, and governance. They support their 131,500 members and 362,000 students throughout their careers, providing services through a network of 82 offices and active centres.
Their global infrastructure means that exams and support are delivered – and reputation and influence developed – at a local level, directly benefiting stakeholders wherever they are based, or plan to move to, in pursuit of new career opportunities.
To learn more about the ACCA please contact:
Helen Ripley
Training Manager for the Public Sector
PO Box 59
Selby
North Yorkshire
YO8 4ZX
Tel/Fax: 01757 706822
Email: Helen.Ripley@uk.accaglobal.com
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
CIMA offers the most relevant international accounting qualification for business. They are the world’s leading and largest professional body of management accountants, asking business finance leaders from around the world to share their insights into how CIMA Chartered Management Accountants create value for their organisations.
To learn more about the CIMA please contact:
Paul Gillot
26 Chapter Street
London
SW1P 4NP
Tel: 01270 811754
Email: Paul.Gillot@cimaglobal.com
Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
As the world’s only professional accountancy body to specialise in public services, CIPFA’s portfolio of qualifications are the foundation for a career in public finance. They include the benchmark professional qualification for public sector accountants as well as a postgraduate diploma for people already working in leadership positions.
Those training with CIPFA are taught by at their in-house CIPFA Education and Training Centre as well as other places of learning around the world. CIPFA champion high performance in public services.
CIPFA works with donors, partner governments, accountancy bodies and the public sector around the world to advance public finance and support better public services.
To learn more about the CIPFA please contact:
Faisal Khan CPFA
Business Development Manager
3 Robert Street
London
WC2N 6RL
Tel: 020 7543 5671
Email: faisal.khan@cipfa.org.uk
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
The ICAEW is the largest professional accountancy body in Europe with 132,000 members running and advising businesses across all economic sectors. The ICAEW spans 165 countries and counts the majority of the FTSE CEOs and FDs as members. Over 15,000 members live and work outside the UK. The Institute also has some 9,000 students.
The Institute undertakes or facilitates a wide range of professional activities including education and training of students, continuing professional development for members, maintenance of professional and ethical standards, cutting-edge work on technical accounting issues, and provision of advice and services to members.
To learn more about the ICAEW please contact:
Anna Crilly
Client Relationship Manager, Learning and Professional Development
Chartered Accountants’ Hall
PO Box 433
Moorgate Place
London
EC2P 2BJ
Tel: 020 7920 8750
Email: anna.crilly@icaew.com
National School of Government (NSG)
As the business school for government the NSG provides high quality learning and development solutions to government organisations and individuals providing public services.
The NSG’s philosophy is to provide a professional service that blends proven theory with best practice, cutting edge ideas with practical techniques, and engaging presentations with plenty of opportunity for participation and practice.
The NSG hosts and maintains Finance Skills for All [LINK] on behalf of government and offers a number of bespoke finance courses for both Finance Professionals and non-accountants in public service.
To learn more about the work of the NSG please contact:
Valerie Archibald
Head of Finance Skills
Larch Avenue
Ascot
SL5 0QE
Tel: 01344 634291
Email: valerie.archibald@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk