Connecting Through Community: Benefits of the Association of Apprentices

Listen to Kym discuss the value of the AoA community, how to actively engage with its support networks and opportunities, ways to get involved in events and overcome barriers to participation, and practical tips to build networking confidence through real apprentice experiences.

ACCA: The International Advantage

Listen to George and his colleagues discuss their journey to ACCA membership, the skills that have supported their career success, how they’ve overcome challenges along the way, and the free tools ACCA offers to help you progress in your own career. 

From Audit to Industry: Building a Finance Career Beyond Practice

Listen to April discuss the key differences between working in audit and finance roles within industry, her career path from practice to Financial Controller and Finance Director positions, and practical advice for building a successful long-term career in finance beyond practice.

LinkedIn for Apprentices: Build Your Brand, Boost Your Career

Listen to Abi and Laurie discuss how to use LinkedIn to launch your career, make a strong digital first impression, and master the essentials every apprentice needs to know to stand out on the platform.

A Career as a Finance Officer in Public Sector

Listen to Corrine discuss the key responsibilities, challenges, and impact of a Finance Officer in management accounts, her career progression through NHS finance roles including project management, and the technical and transferable skills that support success and mobility in finance. 

A Career in Tax: Navigating the Path in a Mid-Tier Firm

Listen to Eden discuss her transition from accounting to tax, the key skills and experiences she gained along the way, the variety of work and clients in a mid-tier firm, and how to handle challenging client situations with professionalism and confidence.

Mastering Feedback: How to Grow from Criticism

Listen to Miranda discuss the role of constructive feedback in personal and professional growth, how to accept it positively, and strategies for regularly seeking feedback to track your progress.

How To Stay Calm and Productive Under Pressure

Listen to Kate discuss understanding workplace anxiety, simple mindfulness techniques you can use at work, how to read the room, and inspiring real-life examples to support your wellbeing.

The Power of Networking: Turning Connections into Opportunities

Listen to Laurie and Abi discuss how to identify and leverage career opportunities, demonstrate professional networking etiquette, and create a career-focused networking action plan. 

What It's Like to Be a CFO in Sport and Media

Listen to Nimesh discuss his career journey in accountancy and finance, how budgeting, stakeholder management, and governance support all levels of cricket, and how he leads financial strategy and planning in a major national sports organisation. 

What It’s Like to Audit Museums, Galleries & Charities

Listen to Dan discuss how he began his career in external audit at the National Audit Office, and what it’s like to audit cultural and charity institutions like the National Gallery and Natural History Museum, including the unique challenges of grant income, donations, and charity accounting rules.

Time is Your Superpower: How to Manage It Like a Pro

Listen to Miranda discuss how to prioritise tasks, set realistic goals, and balance work, study, and personal time to manage time effectively and avoid burnout.

Beyond the Hype: How to Invest in Crypto Wisely

Listen to Jonathan discuss the 2025 market update, how to invest in crypto, and key principles of smart investing.

Master Your Money: Managing Finances During Your Apprenticeship

Listen to Ola discuss how to budget effectively, save money on a limited income, and avoid common financial pitfalls through smart spending decisions.

How To Start Your Own Business

Listen to Sofia discuss budgeting and risk management, the realities of running a business, and strategies for winning clients and maintaining financial stability. 

Building Your Networking Confidence: Practical Tips for Success

Listen to Jenny discuss starting conversations with confidence, building and sustaining relationships, and setting networking goals with a personal action plan. 

Work-Life Harmony: Developing a Thrive Drive

Listen to Ross discuss work-life harmony, strategies to develop personal "Thrive" practices, and practical tools to enhance work-life balance. 

Explore Career Options Beyond Qualification With ACCA

Listen to Laura and George discuss the journey from ACCA qualification to tutoring, career opportunities for ACCA members in the UK, and the global potential of an ACCA qualification. 

Becoming a Chief Operating Officer

Listen to Stacey discuss the role of a Chief Operating Officer, key leadership skills for career growth, and balancing family life while in leadership. 

Climbing the Finance Ladder: From Audit to Head of Group Reporting

Listen to Fairnosh discuss transitioning from audit roles to industry positions and the key lessons learned, demystifying group reporting and what it takes to lead group reporting and manage financial consolidation, and climbing the finance ladder, including how to progress from Senior Accountant to finance leadership. 

Negotiation Skills: Plan, Adapt, and Overcome Challenges

Listen to Miranda discuss effective negotiation planning, using variables for optimal outcomes, and strategies to confidently overcome objections. 

From Apprentice to Professional: Your Transition to Independence & Growth

Listen to Miranda discuss developing skills for independent working and confident decision-making, learning strategies to build and maintain strong professional networks, and discovering techniques to raise your professional profile and enhance visibility.

From Big 4 to In-House: A Career Journey Through Tax in Industry

Listen to Steven discuss exploring a first-hand career journey from qualifying at a Big 4 firm to working in in-house tax departments within industries.

Becoming an Accountancy Tutor

Listen to Andy discuss the transition from industry to a tutoring role in accountancy, the skills needed to inspire and educate future finance professionals, and the rewarding aspects and challenges of being an accountancy tutor. 

Mastering the role of a Relationship Manager

Listen to Chris discuss the role of a Relationship Manager, key responsibilities, and the essential skills and behaviours needed for success. 

Crypto Checkpoint: Reviewing Q1 2025 Trends and Insights

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Listen to Jonathan discuss the latest movements in the crypto markets in Q1 2025, predictions for the peak, and key lessons learned from investing. 

Exploring the Role of a Tax Advisor

Listen to Becky discuss the key responsibilities and daily tasks of a tax advisor, the essential skills for success—from technical expertise to client relations—and the opportunities and challenges of working in tax. 

Working for an Entrepreneur in a Fast-Paced Sports Industry

Listen to Nicola discuss the challenges and opportunities of working in a declining industry like hospitality, the experience of managing finances for a FTSE Top 10 company, and the dynamics of working for an entrepreneur in a fast-paced sports business environment. 

How To Stay Calm and Productive Under Pressure

Listen to Kate discuss how to ease feelings of stress and anxiety to improve your productivity and decision-making, develop the self-awareness needed to identify what support you require during challenging periods at work, and learn tools to integrate short, 'mind-boosting' breaks into your day to maintain balance, clarity, and energy levels.

Creating Your Resilient Mindset for 2025

Listen to Ross discuss building a sustainable definition and application of resilience with help from Dr. Rick Hansen, understanding yourself in terms of self-sabotage, appropriate and balanced feedback, and how resilience will evolve over time. Learn how to develop your own bespoke practices that lean into sustainable resilience.

Mastering the art of Conflict Resolution?

Listen to Helen discuss debunking myths about conflict, exploring what it's really about, choosing and applying different approaches to managing conflict, and outlining the essential dos and don’ts for successful conflict resolution.

Mastering Money: Essential Financial Skills For Life

Listen to Funmi discuss how to decode your payslip with confidence, effectively manage your finances in 2025, and boost your income.

Techniques to Overcome Social Anxiety                                   

Listen to Ross discuss understanding social anxiety, explore whether some social anxiety can actually be helpful, and share a toolkit approach for managing it effectively.