Agility in Accountancy: Navigating a Rapidly Changing Industry and Rethinking Career Paths
06 Nov 2024
The accountancy sector is undergoing a seismic shift. What was once a predictable and linear career path towards partnership is being disrupted, forcing professionals to reevaluate their goals and embrace a new landscape. Agility and adaptability...
Madeleine Pinschof, Partner, Reflects on her Move to Redkite Law, Cirencester
15 Oct 2024
I joined Redkite as a Partner in June 2024, and I work closely with the Head of Personal Injury (PI) and Clinical Negligence (CN), specifically overseeing the Clinical Negligence team. My primary role involves ensuring that our team delivers...
Reflections on Change in the Accountancy Sector and My New Venture, Element45 – Mark Taylor
03 Sep 2024
We recently spoke to a close contact of Adlestrop Consulting, Mark Taylor, about his new venture Element45 and to reflect on his time in the accountancy profession.
As I sit back and reflect on my 23 years in the accountancy sector, I am struck...
Achieving Balance: A Reflection on Becoming a Partner While Raising a Family
21 Jul 2024
We recently spoke to a contact who has recently made Partner at a leading regional professional services firm, to reflect on their career strategy and journey to becoming a partner.
I recently achieved a milestone that has been my career...
Reflecting on My First 12 Months as an Audit Partner in a Top 10 Firm
12 Jun 2024
We recently spoke to an Audit Partner at a Top 10 firm who helped make the move out of Big 4 around 12 months ago. We caught up with them to discuss how the move has gone and reflect on their first year in the new role.
Making the decision to...
Moving Past the Job Title: A Recruitment Manager's Perspective on Career Progression
12 Jun 2024
In the world of accountancy, professionals often find themselves fixated on job titles. Why?!
As a recruitment manager at a Top 10 accountancy firm with a background in the Big 4, I witness this obsession daily, and it's clear that this focus...
Navigating Strategic Focus on the Path to Partnership, Is it your own business plan or the firms!
17 May 2024
Becoming a Partner at an accountancy firm is a significant milestone in one's career. It represents years of hard work, dedication, and a deep understanding of the financial landscape. However, as aspiring accountants climb the corporate...
Navigating the Changing Tides: Strategic Career Planning for Accountants in Today's Market
29 Mar 2024
In today's dynamic economic landscape, strategic career planning is crucial for professionals in every field, and accountants are no exception. As the accounting profession evolves, influenced by factors such as leadership changes, shifts in...
Tunnelled Vision - Is Your Career at Risk?
25 Mar 2024
In the world of accountancy, there's a prevalent mindset that if you put in the hours, diligently climb the corporate ladder, and stay loyal to a single firm, you're virtually guaranteed success. This belief, however, can lead many...
Are you really on track for Promotion?
24 Feb 2024
In the fast-paced world of accountancy, professionals often find themselves engrossed in the day-to-day demands of their roles, sometimes losing sight of their long-term career goals.
As an accountant, it's essential to periodically step back...