A free online event from ICB
Find out what it's like to be a bookkeeper.
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Thinking about a career change but not sure where to start? Bookkeeping offers what few careers do: real flexibility, so work fits around your life rather than the other way round, and a clear pathway to becoming a recognised professional. Whether you'd rather be employed or run your own business, join us online to discover more about this rewarding profession.
Built for beginners, and especially useful if you are:
If bookkeeping has ever crossed your mind, this is the place to explore it.
If my children or my family need me, I can be there, and I can also do a fantastic job for small businesses at the same time.
Lisa Pirie MICBAcey Bookkeeping
The programme
Come to all of it or drop in for the parts that matter to you.
Every session is live, and there’s time for questions.
10:00–10:45
Ami Copeland, Cassie Tipson MICB, Louise Ball MICB
11:00–11:45
Ross Grange, Jemma Upton MICB PM.Dip, Suzanne Jack MICB
12:00–12:45
Ami Copeland, Linda Owen MICB, Laura Holmes MICB
13:00–14:00
Elizabeth Carter, Millie Goubert MICB PM.Dip, Sam Wai MICB, Ross Grange
Who you will hear from
Ami Copeland
Cassie Tipson MICB
Louise Ball MICB
Ross Grange
Jemma Upton MICB PM.Dip
Suzanne Jack MICB
Linda Owen MICB
Laura Holmes MICB
Elizabeth Carter
Millie Goubert MICB PM.Dip
Sam Wai MICB
Just honest, practical guidance from people who have done it themselves.
Free to attend, and there is no commitment beyond turning up.
Once you're qualified, you can do bookkeeping work from wherever you are in the world.
Ami CopelandChief Executive, ICB
You do not need to be great at maths! You do need to have attention to detail, good organisation, clear communication, and confidence using digital tools. If you like solving problems and keeping things tidy, you'll thrive.
When you can build your own wealth, you can control it. You can be as big as you want.
Sam Wai MICBImmersif
Come to the Discovery Day. It is free, it is online, and it is built for people who are starting from nothing. Register on Zoom, then join on the day. You can register with a Zoom account or just an email address.
Four live sessions between 10am and 2pm, each with time for questions. They cover what the job actually involves, how you qualify, how people set up their own practice, and an open session where you can ask the panel anything. Come to all of it or drop into the parts that interest you.
Yes. There are no entry requirements. Register with ICB as a student and take your first exam straight away.
With focused study you could become a Certified Bookkeeper in less than a year. Most learners complete Level 2 in 3–12 months.
This depends on how you study. Training provider packages typically start from £900+ for Level 2 and 3 qualifications. Student membership is £110 for the first year.
Yes. Once you achieve full membership through Level 3 you can apply for a Practice Licence straight away.
ICB is the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers, the UK's professional membership body for bookkeepers. We are here to support your journey to becoming a bookkeeper and beyond. We run the world's largest community of bookkeepers, working together to deliver essential services to the nation's businesses.
I was pleasantly surprised, it's very client-facing. You become part of so many different teams.
Millie Goubert MICB PM.DipTSC Guernsey
Friday 25 September, 10:00 to 14:00, online.
Straight answers, no jargon.