How purpose-built technology supports the modern accounting practice - AI you can count on, workflows that work
AI is everywhere - but not every solution is built with accounting practices in mind. In this session, Paul and Eva take a practical look at what AI can genuinely help firms achieve, drawing on real workflows, real customer experiences and lessons learned since the first phase of MTD for IT. Expect an honest discussion of where AI adds value, what to look for in a platform, and how purpose-built technology can support the way practices work today.
Xenon Connect (Technology & Software)
For accountants and bookkeepers in practice, this session will introduce bookkeeping health checks, explaining how they can be used to win clients, minimise scope creep, and detect and fix ongoing bookkeeping errors, faster.
An update on Companies House reform and accounts changes
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 introduced significant changes to UK Company Law. Since that time, Companies House has begun a phased implementation of reform measures, which give Companies House the power to play a more significant role in tackling economic crime and supporting economic growth. This session will provide a high-level overview of progress, with a particular focus on accounts reform.
Moneypenny (Communication)
We give you real people to answer calls and fulfil client needs - booking appointments, qualifying leads, updating your CRM system and more. Available 24/7, they’ll deliver outstanding service on your behalf and let you focus on what you do best.
Be the one they ask - Making AI part of how you and your clients work together
AI is already changing how accounting firms and their clients work. In this practical session, Kat Bond and Dale Reigate explore how to become the adviser clients ask first; not by chasing every new tool, but by starting with one client, one workflow and one better habit. Through practical Xero examples rather than a product-heavy demo, they’ll show how cleaner data, lighter admin and smarter financial conversations can create more time for advice. You’ll leave with ways to guide clients through AI, keep professional judgement at the centre and build confidence step by step.
Turbo Inventory (ERP)
Turbo Inventory lets ambitious SMEs focus on serving their customers. With stock control, job management, and supplier tools, integrated with all top accounting and ecomm platforms, Turbo simplifies operations, saves time, and helps businesses grow.
HMRC’s Transformation Roadmap
Hear from HMRC’s Director General for Strategy and Policy, Jonathan Athow, on delivering in the first year of the Transformation Roadmap. Find out what has happened already, what will be happening next, and how different groups can get involved in the next steps for the UK’s tax and customs authority.
The reality of MTD for Income Tax after quarter one
How prepared is the profession really for MTD for Income Tax? Following the first quarterly filing period, Bright surveyed accountants across the UK to understand what happened in practice. What challenges did firms face? Which processes stood up to the pressure? And what lessons will shape the remaining quarterly filings and first year-end submissions?
Join Paul as he shares the findings, exploring everything from client readiness and record keeping to communication, workflows and technology. Leave with practical insights into how firms are adapting and what the most successful practices are doing differently.
Adfin (Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable)
Adfin unifies payments, reconciliation, and credit control in one AI-powered platform. Automating reminders, retries, and communications so businesses get paid 7X faster than the UK average.
Meet BrightWorkers: Your AI Digital Workforce
See how BrightWorkers uses AI to take on the admin-heavy work that slows your practice. From employee onboarding and document requests to agentic prospecting and client onboarding, discover how BrightWorkers frees your team for higher-value work.