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Building a career in industry In this episode of the ICAEW Student Insights podcast, host Orkhan Freeman explores what it’s like to be an accountant working in industry.
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In this episode of the ICAEW Student Insights podcast, host Orkhan Freeman explores what it’s like to be an accountant working in industry.

This episode covers:

  • The relevance of the ACA qualification to training or working in industry.
  • The transferable skills between practice and industry roles.
  • Building relationships with colleagues outside of finance teams.
  • How to make an informed career move.

Orkhan is joined in the studio by Amy Battrick, Management Accountant at EG Group; and Bronwyn Fitzgerald, Finance Team Manager at Gerald Edelman.

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Host

  • Orkhan Freeman

Guests

  • Amy Battrick, Management Accountant, EG Group
  • Bronwyn Fitzgerald, Finance Team Manager, Gerald Edelman

Episode first published: 4 November 2025

Podcast recorded: 11 August 2025

All views expressed on this podcast are those of the contributors and don’t necessarily reflect those of ICAEW or its members.

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