ACCA is a proud supporter of the Side Hustle, an initiative supporting young entrepreneurs across the country by Your Game Plan. ACCA Member and business owner Cheryl Sharp speaks to previous runner up Alfie, on how the competition has supported him to set up his successful gardening business. If you have any career problems you want solving, please get in touch - email us at studentaccountant@accaglobal.com

We speak to ACCA member Sarfraz Nadir to find out about his key steps for career success. You can read articles from Sarfraz here and hereIf you have any career problems you want solving, please get in touch - email us at studentaccountant@accaglobal.com

What skills do you need to develop to be an accountant fit for the future? Listen to our podcast where we chat to Karen Young of Hays and Gareth Cowan of Trace Recruit for their expert views on the changing world of work.Let us know at studentaccountant@accaglobal.com what topics you'd like us to cover in future podcasts.

In this episode we talk to the Planning and Innovation Strategy Leader at Cambridge Design Partnership, James Harmer, about the big changes occurring across all the major industries with regard to sustainability. We look at the circular economy and what it means for businesses, how different sectors can work together to combat the climate crisis, and how finance professionals can be at the forefront of the transformation that is needed.

In this episode we catch up again with Tom Wood, a recruitment manager at Morgan McKinley, to discuss the post-pandemic landscape of accountancy careers. We explore what has and hasn't changed, how to upskill yourself for the future, how to succeed at on screen interviews, along with the fundamentals of how best to present yourself to prospective employers.

ACCA student and finance analyst at Legal & General Cecilia Tandi shares her story, goals and motivation, and offers advice to students on the journey to ACCA qualification

In this episode we talk to Chris Argent, founder and strategic advisor at Generation CFO, an online network seeking to help finance professionals adapt, grow and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.

In this podcast we hear from the head of finance St Bartholomew's Hospital, Nick Geatches, about his career with KPMG, how he made the shift to the public sector, what it's been like working for the NHS during the Coronavirus pandemic and how the future looks for health finances.

In this episode we talk to Andy Hall, an ACCA prizewinner and business advisor at BDO, and Andy Huddleston, a partner within the BDO Drive team. They share their various experiences of studying, working and recruiting at BDO, how the finance landscape is changing, and how accountants can be future ready. This episode is sponsored by tuition provider Kaplan.

Finance Director Analysis & Control at Hays Specialist Recruitment in London Richard Snowden shares his experiences of managing a team responsible for internal and external reporting, and discusses what skills accountants need in the jobs market right now, the importance of creativity and communication, and how to stay relevant in an ever-changing profession.

In this episode we talk to the UK director of Hays Accountancy and Finance, Karen Young, about the advantages of working with a recruitment agency, the key things to focus on when looking for a job, how to tailor your CV and prepare for interviews, and what makes candidates stand out from the crowd.

The perception of stress and the ability to manage it vary from person to person, but there are techniques for coping with whatever comes your way. In this podcast we explore some of the more effective - and ineffective - ways of tackling stress.

In this episode our special guest is Tom Wood, a recruitment manager at Morgan McKinley. Tom shares his expertise and experience in this field, offering advice on how to boost your CV and LinkedIn profile, how to prepare for interview and what employers are looking for.

As finance professionals, safeguarding personal, client and company data and information is vital. In this short podcast we explore some of the most important ways to keep data safe.

In this episode we talk to Rob Douglas, director of planning for Europe at Adaptive Insights, about the way advances in technology, big data and artificial intelligence are likely to affect finance jobs in the future.

Matt Craven, MD of The CV and Interview Advisors, shares his wealth of knowledge and experience on CV writing, personal branding, interview technique and career development for jobseekers in the finance and accountancy sector.

What is mindfulness and why is it such a big deal these days, both inside and outside of the workplace? In the first episode of our new interview series, we talk to mindfulness expert, teacher and author Tessa Watt about how mindfulness can be of benefit to those studying and practising accountancy.

Leadership skills are among those most sought after by accountancy and finance employers, even for entry-level positions. Can you have a career in finance if you don’t aspire to lead?

Professional accountants will need to reassess their relationship with technology as the number of areas where automation meets emotional intelligence increase.

Landing your first job can be hard when competing with hundreds of other applicants. If you have tried the conventional ways, here are some alternative routes to take.