Accounting and Financial Management

Be inspired by our world-leading academics, to develop essential industry ready skills and gain rigorous academic knowledge, contextualising the role of accounting and financial management in an organisation. You’ll study the latest issues shaping the profession and the role of finance in driving responsible business.

Learn about how the accounting and financial side of an organisation can support decision making, and help shape information systems and business architecture with socially responsible financial management.

Accounting and financial management plays a major role in all organisations. It’s more than just numerical techniques and processes, it’s about driving decisions, shaping strategy and creating sustainable value for organisations and society. In this degree, we show you the bigger picture. You’ll develop essential skills such as digital literacy, teamwork and communication, and establish your business awareness so that you can take your career in any direction you choose.

Our modules address the issues shaping today’s profession and the role of finance in tackling global challenges. You'll explore the impact of financial decisions on societal welfare, the environment and company stakeholders. You’ll also use our industry-standard Trading Room, kitted out with Bloomberg and Refinitiv Eikon terminals, to enhance technical knowledge that employers look for.

And if you want to gain some real, first-hand experience, you can decide to take a placement year between your second and third year – making it even simpler to step from your degree into the career you want.

Accreditation
The Management School is Triple Crown accredited by AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB.

This course is accredited by the following bodies for the purpose of eligibility for Associate membership and exemption from some professional examinations: Institute of Chartered Accountants England and Wales (ICAEW), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) and CPA Australia.

Why study this course?

• Triple Crown accredited - Sheffield University Management School is accredited by AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB. This global mark of excellence guarantees the highest standards in teaching, research and student experience – and it means your degree carries weight with employers worldwide. The course also benefits from professional exemptions from ACCA, CIMA, CPA Australia, ICAEW and CIPFA, which means you'll have a head start in becoming a qualified chartered accountant.

• Dedicated employability team - Based in the school, the team supports you to get placements and internships, work with industry to ensure you develop the most in-demand skills and support you with career planning and CV workshops.

• Project-based internships - You will have the opportunity to take part in a micro-internship for one week in the Easter break. Working in a group, you’ll respond to a client brief from an external organisation to gain valuable, real-world experience. You’ll be supported by employability experts and receive tailored training as part of a safe, scaffolded introduction to professional practice.

• Community and wellbeing - The school's Balance and Belonging events give you the chance to get to know your peers and students on other courses, and feel a sense of belonging. We also have a variety of student societies based at the Management School.

• Student voice - We listen to our students and adapt teaching approaches and module content on a semester-by-semester basis, making sure your learning stays relevant to you and the changing business world.

• Top 5 in the UK for accounting and finance - Guardian University Guide 2026

• ** Top 10 for accounting and finance** - The Times and Sunday Times Good University 2026