Can't agree better. In fact many consultation companies who are involved in project lifecycles require long working hours as well.
Accenture provides a good platform to kickstart one's career, and a good stepping stone for other career advancement.
There are ample opportunities to grow and the learning curve is huge for fresh grads as long as one is willing to learn.
Then again, the HR did mention that the experienced hires would have more problems adapting into Accenture's culture than fresh grads.