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title: Can I build my practice while employed?
description: Practical guidance from the AKUK Professional Accounting Practice Programme.
url: "https://ukaccountingacademy.co.uk/docs/practice-while-employed/"
updated: "2026-07-22"
category: Starting Your Own Accounting Practice
---

# Can I build my practice while employed?

**Yes.** Many accountants start building their practice while working full-time. The programme is designed to help you develop your skills, become compliant, and gradually take on clients at your own pace—allowing you to grow your practice alongside your current job until you're ready to make the transition.

[Watch the free programme demonstration](https://ukaccountingacademy.co.uk/professional-accounting-practice-programme/).