In this episode of the ICAEW Student Insights podcast, host Orkhan Freeman explores what it’s like to be an accountant working in industry.

This episode covers:

• The relevance of the ACA qualification to training or working in industry.
• The transferable skills between practice and industry roles.
• Building relationships with colleagues outside of finance teams.
• How to make an informed career move.

Orkhan is joined in the studio by Amy Battrick, Management Accountant at EG Group; and Bronwyn Fitzgerald, Finance Team Manager at Gerald Edelman.

Links

ICAEW Student Insights - https://www.icaew.com/insights/student-insights 

Host

Orkhan Freeman

Guests

• Amy Battrick, Management Accountant, EG Group
• Bronwyn Fitzgerald, Finance Team Manager, Gerald Edelman

Episode first published: 31 October 2025

Podcast recorded: 11 August 2025