Queen Mary recognised as an ACCA Approved Employer - Professional Development
Queen Mary University of London has been recognised by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) as an Approved Employer – Professional Development, for their high standards of staff training and development.
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Gaining Approved Employer status is a benchmark of quality assurance that Queen Mary staff offer the best professional, technical and ethical skills and expertise to not only add value to Queen Mary but also train the future generation of accountants.
Approved Employers are an integral part of ACCA's global network of 773,000 members and future members across 81 countries and help shape the future of the industry. As part of this network, Queen Mary will gain opportunities to engage with and contribute to ACCA's Professional Insights research and reports, which explore emerging trends and challenges facing the accounting profession. These connections help strengthen the link between professional practice and education, ensuring our students benefit from insights that reflect the realities of rapidly evolving industry. Moreover, Approved Employer status supports organisations in attracting and developing accounting and finance talent.
Speaking about this award, Professor Simon Macklin, (Interim) Dean of the Queen Mary Business School says:
“Becoming an ACCA Approved Employer is an important recognition of the professional expertise we have within Queen Mary and of our commitment to developing that expertise further. It strengthens the connection between our staff, the profession and the education we provide to the next generation of accounting and finance professionals.”
Clive Jones, ACCA’s Head of UK Employer Business Development said:
“We are delighted to see Queen Mary University of London achieve ACCA Approved Employer status. The ACCA Approved Employer programme recognises organisations that demonstrate high standards of staff training and professional development, while providing valuable benefits and support for their finance employees. We congratulate Queen Mary University of London on this achievement and look forward to building a closer working partnership, supporting the continued development of finance professionals.”
The award was presented by Lucia Real-Martin, ACCA’s Executive Director – Relationships, to Professor Simon Macklin (Interim Dean of QMBS) and Dr. Dinusha Weerawardane (ACCA Accreditation Lead for the Department of Accounting and Financial Management, QMBS) on 6th November 2026 at the ACCA Head Office in London.