Less admin. More impact: Creating capacity for the next wave of change
By September 2026, the first MTD quarterly update cycle will have revealed what firms are really facing: new workflows, changing client behaviours and fresh pressure points.
At the same time, AI, HMRC change, Companies House reform, payroll, benefits in kind and e-invoicing are adding to the pace of change.
This keynote will explore how firms can create capacity for what comes next by reducing hidden admin, improving client readiness and building repeatable workflows.
Attendees will leave with practical areas to focus on now, and a clearer view of how trusted AI can turn pressure into progress.
Scale clients, not costs: How smarter payments unlock practice growth
Growth shouldn't mean adding admin and headcount at the same pace as clients. In this customer-led panel, two firms share how they took ownership of the payment step for payroll and supplier payments, standardised workflows across their client book, and created capacity without adding cost. Expect honest lessons on what changed operationally, what it was worth commercially, and how clients responded, including what it takes to move work off manual bank portals and roll automation out across a client base, and how the time saved can be reinvested in advice, stronger relationships and long-term growth.
MTD for landlords: preparing for the £30k threshold in April 2027
With the next phase of Making Tax Digital approaching, thousands more landlords will fall within scope from April 2027. In this practical session, landlord accounting specialists from Hammock and a partner from a Top 100 accountancy firm will discuss how practices can prepare now. We'll cover identifying affected clients, onboarding efficiently, managing digital records, common implementation challenges, technology choices, and communication strategies. Leave with practical actions to help your practice deliver a smooth transition and create long-term value for landlord clients.
Top 5 tax issues for Autumn 2026
Join Emma Gilbert-Smith as she highlights her top 5 tax considerations for tax agents in Autumn 2026, with plenty of practical pointers and takeaways.
This not-to-be-missed session will include:
- Director loan accounts and dividends
- Cryptoassets and missed capital gains
- Inheritance tax planning for pension wealth
- Expectations for Budget 2026
- And more
For each topic, opportunity for proactive advisory services will be highlighted, delivering real value at every touch point.
Humans, numbers and technology – A heady cocktail if you get it right
Your firm's future depends on 3 things: the right technology (yes, including AI), the right people with the right knowledge, skills and habits, and the right numbers to manage by. Get all three working together and you transform your results. In this short workshop session you'll see real examples of firms putting technology, people and numbers to work successfully - and leave with practical steps to do the same in your firm.
Pinnacle Global Group (Outsourcing / Offshoring)
The talent crisis is here, and hiring harder won't fix it. Discover how global teams, smart AI, and the right offshore partnership turn staffing pressure into scalable growth, and how leading firms build resilient teams built to thrive in 2026.
How marketing and client experience work together in the perfect loop
A candid fireside chat with the avengers of marketing, join the @accountant_she team to lift the fourth wall as we dive into how striveX analyses data, uses language, makes micro changes, integrates and improves the workflow and client service delivery that has scaled their firm rapidly whilst scaling client experience.
Growth through M&A: Baby boomers, opportunity and risk
The UK is approaching a major exit crunch. Baby Boomers own 37% of UK businesses, rising to 66% when including owners aged 50+, many of whom will seek to exit at the same time. For CFOs, the risk is clear: without early value creation, most businesses will fail to attract buyers and face costly solvent liquidation. As organic growth is unlikely to deliver £1m+ EBITDA and an attractive multiplier, this session explores how CFO and Accountants should take the lead to help owners execute a successful buy‑and‑build strategy to build value and enjoy a successful exit in a buyer’s market.
Copilot & Agents in Finance: Automating the admin, freeing up the analysis
Daniel Booth from mhance walks through how Copilot and Agents are being used in finance teams to automate reconciliations, streamline reporting, and cut down on repetitive admin work, and how these fits with the wider Microsoft 365 stack :Teams, Outlook, Excel, and Dynamics.
You'll leave this session able to:
Set up a Co-pilot-assisted reporting workflow using tools your team already has in Excel and Dynamics
Build a basic case for where to start with AI adoption in your own finance function, based on time saved on routine processing
HMRC Making Tax Digital – Where we are now and where we are heading
Following the rolling out of the first phase of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, in this session you can join Craig Ogilvie, Director of Making Tax Digital, to hear an update about what has happened so far. Craig will also talk about what’s coming next as he looks towards the next phase that will roll out from 6 April 2027, to incorporate businesses with a turnover of above £30,000. There’ll also be the opportunity for you to ask questions at the end of the presentation.