Overview
This six-month virtual mentoring programme offers ACA students a unique opportunity to be mentored by an ICAEW Chartered Accountant. It is open to any UK-based ACA students who do not have access to a mentoring/coaching scheme. We require applicants to have successfully completed at least two or more ACA exams.
You will have the freedom to choose a mentor with the assistance of an online platform. By signing up, setting goals, and selecting the specific skills you want guidance on, you will be matched to a suitable mentor. All communication and sessions can be conveniently managed within the platform.
Mentors
Below are some profiles of our current mentors.
I qualified as an ICAEW Chartered Accountant with a small, independent firm, working across audit, accounts, and tax. Subsequently, I have worked in practice for 18 years, latterly as a Senior Manager and Head of the Corporate (audit) team. Having moved out of practice in 2021. I am now Head of Finance for a healthcare charity. I am also a trustee of a local charity in Hampshire and chair the Finance Subgroup.
I completed my ACA at an international FTSE 30 company, working in five varied roles over nearly seven years, with the first three being on a graduation scheme rotating annually. I have picked up a lot of work experience, both internationally and domestically that would be great to pass on to aspiring students.
I am a fully qualified ICAEW Chartered Accountant, currently managing a portfolio of clients, each varying in size from smaller owner managed family businesses through to global organisations with c£750m annual revenue. Based out of the Preston office with over 11 years' experience in the audit industry, I have also undertaken the role of audit quality champion for this office for the last 3 years. I'm very excited and honoured to be able to offer my honest advice and share my knowledge to help develop the next generation of chartered accountants.
I am a qualified ICAEW Chartered Accountant, a fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FCPA) and Business and Finance Professional (BFP). I have been working in the audit and compliance functions and in various financial institutions, for more than 18 years. I have years of experience as a mentor so my personal experience can definitely be shared.
I have a 20-year career spanning professional and financial services, real estate, hospitality and leisure. I have steered finance functions in UK and US listed organisations and in large-cap PE-owned businesses, delivering financial performance, business partnering, M&A, investor relations, and audit solutions. During my time in practice, I completed the ACA and Corporate Finance qualifications with ICAEW.
I am a fully qualified ICAEW Chartered Accountant with over 6 years of experience working within audit and accounting. I have worked in 3 different jurisdictions: Mauritius, Malta and Luxembourg. I have a huge passion for mentoring as I feel it gives back to society.
Having a mentor is setting me up for a good career
Sam, who is training for his ACA at a small consultancy firm, explains how the programme has developed his strengths and confidence.
Is this programme for you?
If uncertain you need a mentor, or need support with the application get in contact and we can discuss the programme more with you.