ACCA signs major three-year deal with international firm Vistra

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has signed a three-year agreement with global trust, fund administration and corporate services provider Vistra, to help them to recruit and develop key talent and to partner on events.

With more than 4,000 employees in 46 jurisdictions at present, Vistra provides solutions ranging from company formations to trust fiduciary, private client services, fund administration and corporate services in the areas of finance, law and accounting.

Luke Collier, global head of employer delivery at ACCA, said: “To support their growth strategy, Vistra needed a global partner that could provide best practice and relevant learning resources for their finance and accounting employees worldwide.

“By becoming an Approved Employer with both ACCA Platinum and professional development statuses, Vistra has been able to embed the best possible support for its employees globally, and we’re delighted to be working with them.”

The global employer agreement between ACCA and Vistra will drive activity throughout key regional hubs including UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, Luxembourg, Poland and Netherlands with further possible co-operations planned for India in Delhi and Mumbai, and also Shanghai in China.

As part of the agreement, ACCA will help Vistra to recruit and develop highly engaged finance professionals throughout all parts of the world to support growth.

Penny Borny, HR Director of learning and development at Vistra, concluded: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to partner with ACCA. Having engaged and qualified professionals in our organisation is of prime importance to us.

“We look forward to working with ACCA to give our employees many benefits for their learning journey and help us work together to be a true employer of choice globally.”