Accounting and Finance

Aims

Purpose: The Surrey Accounting & Finance Society (SAFS) provides students with professional skills, industry connections, and career support to succeed in accounting, finance, and auditing careers. 1. Career & Professional Development • Host interactive workshops on CV writing, cover letters, and LinkedIn optimisation. • Deliver application masterclasses focused on graduate schemes, internships, and consulting/recruitment processes. • Run assessment centre simulations and mock interviews to prepare members for recruitment assessments. • Provide insight sessions on professional qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CFA) and how they align with career pathways. 2. Industry Networking & Partnerships • Invite guest speakers from the Big 4 (PwC, EY, Deloitte, KPMG) and other major firms to share career journeys and advice. • Collaborate with professional bodies (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW) to provide certified talks, workshops, and career resources. • Partner with Surrey Business School to host annual Networking Evenings, Insight Days, and joint student events. • Organise company visits and virtual tours to give first-hand exposure to professional work environments. 3.Academic & Peer Support • Provide study groups and peer mentoring for Accounting & Finance modules. • Run revision workshops before key exam periods, focusing on Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Corporate Finance, and Business Analytics. • Share academic and professional resources aligned with the University of Surrey’s Accounting & Finance curriculum. 4. Personal Growth & Leadership • Encourage committee roles and project leadership to develop teamwork, organisation, and leadership skills. • Create a LinkedIn Alumni Network connecting Surrey students and graduates in accounting and finance careers. • Promote diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities across all society activities. 5. Premier Events Inspired by top universities such as LSE, Oxford, and Warwick, SAFS will host high-impact events: • Surrey Accounting & Finance Summit – annual conference with professionals from leading firms and institutions. • Big 4 Career Week – talks, networking sessions, and application workshops with major employers. • Finance Insight Series – termly speaker events on fintech, sustainability, audit innovation, and emerging topics. • LinkedIn Masterclass Session – hands-on event to build professional online profiles and connect with recruiters.