Exploring Finance and Accounting Careers in the UK

• Business
• Higher Education (non-degree)

Exploring Finance and Accounting Careers in the UK

What do you already know about finance and accounting careers?

Slide 1: Introduction

Welcome to the lesson on finance and accounting careers in the UK! In this lesson, we will explore the top careers in this field and their average pay for 2022.

Introduce the topic and create a welcoming atmosphere.

Importance of Accounting and Finance

Plays a crucial role in every business!

• Helps in managing financial resources
• Make informed decisions
• Plan and ensure financial stability.

Explain the importance of accounting and finance in a business context.

Slide 3: Top Finance and Accounting Careers in the UK

1. Financial Analyst
2. Accountant
3. Investment Banker
4. Financial Manager
5. Auditor

List the top finance and accounting careers in the UK. You can provide brief descriptions of each career if desired.

Slide 5: Interactive Activity - Matching

Match the finance and accounting careers with their corresponding average pay for 2022.

Engage students in an interactive activity where they match the careers with their average pay. Provide a separate sheet or slide for students to complete the activity.

Financial Analyst

Accountant

Investment Banker

Financial Manager

Auditor

£45,000

£40,000

£100,000

£60,000

£35,000

Slide 6: Importance of Accounting and Finance (Continued)

Accounting and finance help businesses track and analyze financial data, ensure regulatory compliance, and assess financial performance. They are vital for making strategic business decisions.

Reinforce the importance of accounting and finance by highlighting additional aspects.

Slide 7: Real-Life Examples

Share real-life examples of how accounting and finance have influenced the success of prominent businesses.

Present case studies or stories that demonstrate the impact of accounting and finance in real-world scenarios.

Slide 8: Career Pathways

Discuss the different educational pathways and qualifications required for finance and accounting careers.

Explain the various educational options and certifications available to pursue a career in finance and accounting.

Slide 9: Skills and Personal Qualities

Highlight the key skills and personal qualities that are valuable for success in finance and accounting careers.

List the skills and personal qualities that employers value in finance and accounting professionals. Encourage students to reflect on their own strengths.

Slide 10: Conclusion

Recap the key points covered in the lesson and emphasize the importance of finance and accounting careers in the UK.

Summarize the key takeaways from the lesson and conclude with a strong statement highlighting the significance of finance and accounting careers.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.