Accounting

Study with Henley Business School and you'll become part of a global, high-calibre learning community that will equip you for success in the business world.

World-class institution

Part of the University of Reading, Henley Business School has a worldwide reputation for excellence and is among an elite group of business schools to hold triple-accredited status from the UK, European and US accrediting bodies (AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB).

No matter what degree you choose to study at Henley, you can be sure that you are laying a strong foundation for your future career. Our academics and distinguished industry experts will help you gain valuable skills relevant for many fast-paced industries.

Choose accounting at Henley Business School

Henley is recognised as one of the top institutions in the UK for accounting and finance, and is currently ranked:

top 15 in the UK for graduate prospects (ranked 13th in the Complete University Guide 2026 in ‘Accounting and Finance’)
top 30 in the UK for overall subject (ranked 30th in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 in ‘Accounting and Finance’).

Award-winning location

Based at the University of Reading's Whiteknights campus — in the heart of the UK's 'Silicon Valley' — we have strong working relationships with companies, including the Big Four accounting firms. We host regular events which allow students to network and hear from industry leaders.

We are understandably proud of our beautiful parkland campus, voted one of the best open spaces in the UK and awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award on 15 consecutive occasions. Our campus is at the heart of university life and provides a special sense of community.

ICMA Centre at Henley Business School

If you study on our BSc Accounting and Finance degree, you’ll have access to the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) Centre. The ICMA Centre has three dealing rooms, the largest non-investment bank facilities of their kind in Europe. Each of the dealing rooms is equipped with the latest industry simulation software and supported by LSEG Workspace and Bloomberg terminals. Here you can learn the secrets of trading, build your own asset portfolio, develop your financial analysis skills by processing complex data, and gain useful exposure to a 'real-life' market setting.