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  • Productivity in a hybrid world: the latest tips and trends

    • 18 Feb 2025

    Is a return-to-office truly on the cards, or is hybrid working here to stay?

  • Lifelong Learning: The Key to Staying Ahead in a Changing World

    • 14 Feb 2025
    • Sam Brown, Head of CPD Programming & Operations

    The world of finance continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace. From AI-driven automation to shifting regulatory landscapes and the urgent need for sustainable business practices, finance professionals must stay ahead of the curve to remain indispensable

  • Five in-demand skills for accountants in 2025

    • 13 Feb 2025
    • Zak Jakubowski

    We speak to recruitment experts to reveal the key skills and attributes accountants need to stand out in a competitive job market

  • New Year Resolution - keep your CV up to date

    • 3 Jan 2025
    • Claire Brandon

    A new year is often a time for reflection and forward planning, and this can be the case for our careers too

  • How to manage your time effectively during the festive period

    • 2 Dec 2024
    • Hays Senior Finance

    For those working in the accountancy and finance profession, December is typically a time of boosted morale, festive cheer, and a lighter workload

  • How to prevent workplace burnout

    • 4 Nov 2024
    • Hays Senior Finance

    Are you part of the 79% of employees who experience workplace burnout? Or worse, the 35% who suffer from it to extreme levels?

  • Three ways to identify an inclusive employer

    • 18 Oct 2024
    • Hays Senior Finance

    An organisation’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is a priority for an increasing number of professionals

  • Enhancing interconnectedness for audit teams and clients

    • 7 Oct 2024
    • ICAEW Insights

    New digital tools are transforming the way auditors and clients work, with greater collaboration and frictionless workflow heralding a new audit journey.

  • The skills most in demand by accountancy recruiters

    • 7 Oct 2024
    • ICAEW Insights

    Average CFO salaries in London demand £246k-plus and accountancy employers encourage staff to explore generative AI tools as demand for accountants proficient in digital transformation, automation and AI ramps up.

  • Future proof career

    Future-proof your career through continuous learning

    • 9 Sep 2024
    • Hays

    New skills and knowledge will undoubtedly be necessary for these future roles, while many existing jobs will likely undergo significant evolution

  • Men and women discussing work

    Impress interviewers with your growth mindset

    • 24 Jun 2024
    • Hayley Southward, Head of Learning & Development at Hays

    Embrace Lifelong Learning: As an ICAEW member, recognize that a growth mindset is crucial in the accounting and finance industry.

  • Nikhil Sangani, Sage & Co.

    Small but mighty: Why working for a small firm might be right for you

    • 15 May 2024
    • ICAEW Insights

    Nikhil Sangani's reflections on an unconventional route in to accountancy and working for both a big 4 and small firm.

  • Michelle Horsman EY

    Moving from a smaller firm to Big 4

    • 4 May 2024
    • Ernst & Young LLP (EY UK)

    Meet Michelle Horsman (she/her), an assistant manager in Audit at EY UK. Michelle joined EY UK from a smaller firm in 2021 as part of their Elevate programme. She shares her experiences of transitioning to a larger firm and her advice for others.

  • Alex Parker, a technical director in Assurance at

    Neurodiversity and navigating a career in audit

    • 18 Mar 2024
    • Ernst & Young LLP (EY UK)

    Meet Alex Parker (he/him), a technical director in Assurance at EY UK. He leads a transformation project that enhances auditors’ ability to detect fraud. He is also neurodivergent. Learn more about his journey, as well as his tips for navigating a career in Audit as neurodivergent person.

  • Matt Wilcox, a senior manager in Assurance at EY U

    Managing stakeholders to maximise your impact

    • 16 Feb 2024
    • EY Insights

    Matt Wilcox, a Director in Assurance at EY UK, shares his thoughts to help you build successful stakeholder relationships.

  • Michael Izza, Chief Executive of ICAEW

    View from the top: Michael Izza

    • 5 Feb 2024
    • ICAEW Insights

    Michael Izza, Chief Executive of ICAEW since 2006, will retire from the role at the end of March. He tells us what his inspirational and diverse career has taught him about the foundations for success.

  • Bella

    Finding balance during busy season

    • 16 Jan 2024
    • Ernst & Young LLP (EY UK)

    There are times when we all find ourselves juggling our work-life balance. Bella Bassindale, Senior Manager in Assurance at Ernst & Young LLP (EY UK), shares her perspective of the importance of communication and flexibility as a working parent.

  • man interviewing and shaking hand smiling

    “Why do you want this job?” – The best way to answer this question

    • 1 Dec 2023
    • Marc Burrage - Regional Managing Director for Hays

    If you have an interview coming up, get ready to be asked why you want the job. Follow our expert advice to turn this potential pitfall into an opportunity to shine.

  • The difference between internal and external audit roles

    • 13 Nov 2023
    • ICAEW Jobs

    Professionals working in auditing fall into two camps, internal and external. Learn more about the difference between internal and external audit roles.

  • How to bounce back from failure

    • 20 Sep 2023
    • ICAEW

    This article covers how we can bounce back from failure