Registration opens for Accountex, Europe’s largest accountancy and finance event

Accountex London is returning to ExCeL on the 10-11 May 2023 for its biggest show yet. Over two days, 8000+ accountants, in-house finance professionals and bookkeepers from all over the world will be returning to the capital for the free annual event. More than 250 top fintech companies will be giving software demos and there will be a diverse CPD accredited education programme to explore.  

‘There’s no real substitute for in person contact’ 

“Due to the pandemic, last year’s show was the first in three years. Our focus was reuniting the community and getting people back to face-to-face business.  It was a celebration of the profession who endured the storm and came out stronger. This year we’re delivering a lot more – an even bigger show, a jam packed programme and a larger exhibition with a wider range of exhibitors.” said Accountex Portfolio Director, Caroline Hobden. “We want the two days to be a real team building experience, with lots of fun to be had. We’ve even got a few surprises up our sleeves…” 

Start-ups and global brands alike will be exhibiting at the show, including FreeAgent, Intuit QuickBooks, IRIS, Sage, Taxcalc and Xero. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the teams behind the companies, see software demonstrations and ask their questions in person. HMRC will also be exhibiting and on hand to offer guidance following the MTD delay announcement, as well as presenting vital updates in the educational programme.  

‘Gain industry insight and up to 16 CPD hours’ 

Across the 12 theatres, there will be over 250 different sessions to explore, with two main stages full of keynote presentations. This year, new themes include sustainability, ESG and climate change, and how the accountancy profession can help take responsibility and communicate the right messages to their clients. 

Also high on the agenda is mental health, diversity and inclusion, especially looking at wellbeing during the economic downturn, and how people can look after their teams, clients and themselves. The programme highlights issues that affect people inside and outside of the workplace, with the menopause and neuro diversity among the topics in the spotlight.  

Another big theme this year is the recruitment crisis, with sessions covering the wage war and why fewer young people are joining the profession. Some speakers will even be challenging the concept of the recruitment crisis all together.   

‘Vibrancy and energy throughout the show’ 

Many of the established theatres will be returning this year; Tax and Compliance, Bookkeepers and Small Business, Practice Management, the ACCA theatre and the Accountants in Industry Theatre, which the Virtual Finance Director are curating.  

However, Accountex London has some new additions, such as the Communication Theatre, where sessions will cover how to build and maintain relationships with good communication, and even how to work with different personality types.  

The Practice Growth and Resilience Theatre will tackle issues around growth and stability in a time of recession, and how accountants can advise their clients through the cost-of-living crisis.  

‘A real eye opener to the forever changing industry we are in’ 

“Wow! What a show, so many amazing speakers, a vast range of suppliers to meet, and a community of lovely contacts to network with.  A real eye opener to the forever changing industry we are in.” Said Rachael Prideaux the Founder of Figure Fairy, following a visit to Accountex London 2022.   

Alongside a packed seminar programme and floor full of exhibitors, there will be plenty of opportunities for visitors to network and connect with the accountancy and finance industry. As well as several post-show drinks parties, there will be new features to explore, including a Bookkeepers Base Camp, a Networking Bus and a popular feature from Accountex Summit Manchester, the Accountex photobooth. 

Accountex London is taking place at ExCeL on the 10-11 May 2023. You can register for your free ticket here.  

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