ACCA - Best Companies Guide

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ACCA

BEST COMPANIES INDEX
(BCI): 638

UK locations : National

UK sites : 7

Sector : Not for profit

Definition : Global accountancy body

Founded : 1904

Staff : 640

Average Age : 35

Male : Female : 40% / 60%

Earning £35,000+ : 38%

Mission: To be the global leader in the profession by: providing opportunity and open access to people of ability throughout the world, supporting our members throughout their careers, achieving and promoting the highest ethical, governance and professional standards and advancing the public interest. Vision: by 2015, ACCA will be universally recognised by employers in the corporate, practice and public sectors as the leading global professional accountancy body in reputation, influence and size.

Wellbeing

The fair and flexible working approach within ACCA adds to the healthy and happy work/life balance of many employees. These flexible working practices are also identified as one of the most important benefits to employees ensuring that all ACCA employees are dedicated, healthy and happy. In addition the organisation has a flexible approach when it comes to personal or medical appointments and time off in lieu.

73% OF STAFF DISAGREED...
My health is suffering because of my work

Giving Something Back

ACCA operate an internal environmental management system which tracks several issues including energy use, water use, waste generation and disposal, paper use and business travel. The Charity and Events team within ACCA meet regularly to promote fund raising events on the staff intranet. Any member of staff interested in getting involved to raise funds can get ideas or take part in sponsored events like marathons, walks and abseiling.

67% OF STAFF DISAGREED...
Profit/Budget concerns are the only things driving this organisation

Fair Deal

Employees are provided with performance related pay increases to reward them for their efforts, what the individual receives is partially determined by their appraisal rating to ensure that individuals who achieve their annual performance objectives are rewarded appropriately. The Chief Executive Awards have been designed for those employees who have gone the extra mile, they can range from providing excellent customer service to finding ways to work more efficiently, each category has a prize of £1000.

60% OF STAFF AGREED...
I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job