AI in accountancy
Audit careers
Audit is a regulated area in the UK. Find out more about gaining audit rights in the UK as an individual.
Webinars and conference
Find out more about the annual Audit & Assurance Conference, browse and sign up for upcoming webinars, as well as recordings of past webinars to watch on demand.
CFO
The most senior role in the finance function. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or Finance Director (FD) oversees all aspects of the finance function, providing strategic direction and leadership.
CFO to CEO
Many business leaders have made the transition from CFO to CEO, demonstrating the feasibility and benefits of this career path.
Charity trustee
ICAEW's Charity Community supports finance professionals in their roles as charity advisers, finance leaders and volunteers. The Community's Trustee Training Modules help trustees explore the knowledge and skills required to be effective in their board role and are free for members and non-members.
Join the Charity Community
Supporting finance professionals in their paid and voluntary roles in or with the charity and voluntary sector. Membership is free and open to everyone, including non-ICAEW members.
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Corporate finance careers
Articles from our dedicated Corporate finance careers hub, where leading figures and up-and-coming professionals who have developed their careers share their experiences.
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) roles
ICAEW's Sustainability Accelerator Programme (SAP) offers ICAEW members free, flexible, bite-sized elearning resources and certificates to ensure accountants can better advise on all sustainability related matters.
Sustainability Accelerator Programme
These elearning resources equip finance professionals with the strategic insight and technical expertise required to lead sustainability and ESG initiatives in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. ICAEW members can access for free.
Finance function roles
Explore some of the variety of specialisms and roles available to accountants working in the finance function for businesses, including Finance Business Partner, Finance Manager, Financial Accountant, Financial Analyst, Financial Controller and Management Accountant.
Forensic accountant
ICAEW's Forensic & Expert Witness community provides events, webinars and training for community members.
Join the Forensic & Expert Witness Community
Essential resources, news and support for forensic accountants and expert witnesses. Membership is open to everyone, including non-ICAEW members.
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Interim and portfolio roles
ICAEW's Portfolio Careers Community provides practical support and guidance for anyone in an independent role, including events, webinars and training. A range of interim and contract roles can be found on ICAEWjobs.com.
Join the Portfolio Careers Community
Practical support and guidance for anyone in an independent role, from those making the first step to those who have established portfolio careers. Membership is free and open to everyone, including non-ICAEW members.
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Insolvency practitioners
You don’t have to be an ICAEW Chartered Accountant to qualify and be licensed as an insolvency practitioner (IP) with ICAEW. We offer a comprehensive programme of support for insolvency practitioners, including the ICAEW Certificate in Insolvency and the ICAEW Restructuring & Insolvency Community.
NED roles
Find out more about the role and responsibilities of a non-executive director.
Join the Corporate Governance Community
Stay up to date with the latest news and developments in corporate governance, to help you in your role as a board member, NED or corporate governance professional. Membership is free and open to everyone, including non-ICAEW members.
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Partner in practice
Find out more about the career path to becoming partner in an accountancy practice.
Self-employment or starting a practice
Startups
Advice for accountants considering working for a start-up.
Tax advisers
Specialist tax advisers often work within accountancy practices, advising a variety of clients on their tax affairs. You could specialise in particular tax areas, such as real estate, mergers and acquisitions or VAT. A range of tax accountant roles can be found on ICAEWjobs.com.
Volunteering
As a chartered accountant, you have valuable skills to offer from the day you qualify. Our dedicated ICAEW Volunteers portal helps connects you with charities looking for volunteer roles. We also have information on volunteering at schools and universities.
Working internationally
Advice on using your ACA qualification internationally, local support and networking opportunities and practical and financial useful links for selected countries.
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