Ask the Accountant Podcast

Paula Veysey Smith from Empower Accounting and Empower Mentoring joins Tim Chilestone on the Ask the Accountant Pitstop Podcast, live from Accountex London 2026. They discuss the evolution of the bookkeeping profession, building stronger client relationships, the value of networking and industry events, mentoring the next generation of bookkeepers, and how technology and AI are helping firms deliver more value to clients.

Paula also shares insights on practice growth, embracing new systems and workflows, and why modern bookkeepers should be seen as trusted business partners rather than just number crunchers.

A fun and insightful conversation packed with practical takeaways for bookkeepers, accountants, and firm owners looking to grow their businesses and better support their clients.

🎙️ A big thank you to Mindspace Outsourcing for sponsoring this Pitstop Podcast episode.

Mindspace provides reliable outsourcing services for accountants and bookkeepers, specialising in bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation. If you’re looking to scale your firm, improve efficiency, or free up more time for advisory work, be sure to check them out.

🔗 Learn more: https://mindspaceoutsourcing.co.uk/

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Dan Cattermole, co-founder of Client Window, joins Aaron on the Ask the Accountant Pitstop Podcast, live from Accountex London 2026. They discuss how accounting firms can meet clients where they already communicate, the growing role of WhatsApp in practice workflows, integrating communication tools with the wider tech stack, and the challenges of driving technology adoption within firms.They also explore the future of AI, automation, client communication, and why accounting firms need connected systems rather than isolated apps to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.A practical and insightful conversation packed with takeaways for accountants, bookkeepers, and firm owners looking to improve client experience, efficiency, and communication.🎙️ A big thank you to Mindspace Outsourcing for sponsoring this Pitstop Podcast episode.Mindspace provides reliable outsourcing services for accountants and bookkeepers, specialising in bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation. If you’re looking to scale your firm, improve efficiency, or free up more time for advisory work, be sure to check them out.🔗 Learn more: https://mindspaceoutsourcing.co.uk/#Accountex2026 #AskTheAccountant #PitstopPodcast #ClientWindow #WhatsAppForBusiness #AccountingTechnology #PracticeManagement #AIinAccounting #Bookkeeping #Accounting #CloudAccounting

Join Aaron and Johann, experienced accountants and entrepreneurs, weekly on Ask the Accountant, where they discuss various topics revolving around the accounting industry, sharing their knowledge, opinions, news and updates.Every Monday from 8:30 am.Want to find out more:https://linktr.ee/asktheaccountant#Accounting #Podcast #Bookkeeping

Francesca McClory joins Aaron on the Ask the Accountant Pitstop Podcast, live from Accountex London 2026. They discuss building a modern accounting firm, the power of personal branding, content creation, podcasting, leadership, community, and why authenticity and vulnerability can be a competitive advantage in business.

Francesca shares her journey growing Future Cloud Accounting, navigating business change, building a strong team culture, embracing new technology, and helping accountants think beyond compliance to create profitable, sustainable businesses.

A relaxed and inspiring conversation packed with practical takeaways for accountants, bookkeepers, firm owners, and anyone looking to grow their business and personal brand.

🎙️ A big thank you to Mindspace Outsourcing for sponsoring this Pitstop Podcast episode.

Mindspace provides reliable outsourcing services for accountants and bookkeepers, specialising in bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation. If you’re looking to scale your firm, improve efficiency, or free up more time for advisory work, be sure to check them out.

🔗 Learn more: https://mindspaceoutsourcing.co.uk/

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Elspeth Cordray from A2X Accounting joins Tim on the Ask the Accountant Pitstop Podcast, live from Accountex London 2026. They discuss networking at industry events, e-commerce bookkeeping, accounting technology, the opportunities and risks of AI, and why software vendors should focus on solving real problems for accountants and bookkeepers.A relaxed and insightful conversation packed with practical takeaways for accounting professionals and tech enthusiasts alike.🎙️ A big thank you to Mindspace Outsourcing for sponsoring this Pitstop Podcast episode.Mindspace provides reliable outsourcing services for accountants and bookkeepers, specialising in bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation. If you’re looking to scale your firm, improve efficiency, or free up more time for advisory work, be sure to check them out.🔗 Learn more: https://mindspaceoutsourcing.co.uk/#Accountex2026 #AskTheAccountant #PitstopPodcast #Bookkeeping #Accounting #A2X #EcommerceAccounting #AIinAccounting #AccountingTechnology✨ Want to turn long-form content into shorts? Try Opus clip: https://www.opus.pro/?via=5f284b

Join Aaron and Johann, experienced accountants and entrepreneurs, weekly on Ask the Accountant, where they discuss various topics revolving around the accounting industry, sharing their knowledge, opinions, news and updates.Every Monday from 8:30 am.Want to find out more:https://linktr.ee/asktheaccountant#Accounting #Podcast #Bookkeeping

Roshni Hainsworth from NOW: Pensions joins the Ask the Accountant Pitstop Podcast, live from Accountex London 2026. They discuss the gender pensions gap, diversity in the accounting profession, making the most of industry events, and how AI can help uncover insights while creating new opportunities for underrepresented groups.A thought-provoking conversation packed with practical insights for accountants, employers, and anyone interested in the future of work, pensions, and inclusion.🎙️ A big thank you to Mindspace Outsourcing for sponsoring this Pitstop Podcast episode.Mindspace provides reliable outsourcing services for accountants and bookkeepers, specialising in bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation. If you’re looking to scale your firm, improve efficiency, or free up more time for advisory work, be sure to check them out.🔗 Learn more: https://mindspaceoutsourcing.co.uk/#Accountex2026 #AskTheAccountant #PitstopPodcast #Pensions #GenderPensionGap #Accounting #DiversityAndInclusion #AIinAccounting #WomenInFinance #NowPensions

Dr Ffion Hargood and Dr Shamaas Mohamed join the Ask the Accountant Pitstop Podcast, live from Accountex London 2026. They discuss tackling burnout in the accounting profession, the importance of wellbeing, building supportive communities, attracting and retaining talent, and how firms can separate AI hype from genuine productivity gains.A thoughtful and engaging conversation packed with insights for accountants, bookkeepers, and firm leaders looking to create healthier, more sustainable workplaces.🎙️ A big thank you to Mindspace Outsourcing for sponsoring this Pitstop Podcast episode.Mindspace provides reliable outsourcing services for accountants and bookkeepers, specialising in bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation. If you’re looking to scale your firm, improve efficiency, or free up more time for advisory work, be sure to check them out.🔗 Learn more: https://mindspaceoutsourcing.co.uk/#accountex2026 #asktheaccountant #pitstoppodcast #accounting #bookkeeping #burnout #wellbeing #mentalhealth #aiinaccounting #accountingcommunity

Join Aaron and Johann, experienced accountants and entrepreneurs, weekly on Ask the Accountant, where they discuss various topics revolving around the accounting industry, sharing their knowledge, opinions, news and updates.Every Monday from 8:30 am.Want to find out more:https://linktr.ee/asktheaccountant#Accounting #Podcast #Bookkeeping

One year after the headline-making acquisition of Engager by TaxCalc, we catch up with Nick Moss and Johann Goree at Accountex 2026 to find out what has happened since the deal that got the accounting profession talking.In this special Accountant’s Pitstop episode, we discuss:✅ How the first 365 days have gone since the acquisition✅ Growth from 800 to 2,000+ firms using Engager✅ The impact of combining TaxCalc’s compliance expertise with Engager’s practice management platform✅ New integrations, including WorkHero document management✅ The launch of Engager’s new Sales Pipeline tool✅ Why customer support, training, and community remain central to the strategy✅ What accountants can expect from the next phase of TaxCalc & Engager’s roadmapPlus, hear why the team believes this acquisition has avoided the pitfalls often seen in software mergers and how they’re building towards a fully integrated end-to-end practice management ecosystem.🎙️ Recorded live at Accountex 2026.#taxcalc #engager #accountingsoftware #practicemanagement #accountants #bookkeeping #tax #accountancy