Accountex Summit Manchester releases CPD-accredited programme, with MTD and AI taking centre stage 

The seventh edition of Accountex Summit Manchester is taking place on 23 September at Manchester Central.  

 The 30+ session CPD accredited education programme has just been released, with sessions covering everything from anti money-laundering and AI accounting to tax issues for SMEs and compliance. 

 With HMRC’s Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment deadline set for 6 April 2026, there are sessions covering every aspect of it, from an MTD playbook to HMRC’s digital future.  

 Seminars will be held across four theatres, from over 50 industry-leading speakers from across the accountancy and finance profession. Each session will end with a fifteen-minute Q&A, allowing attendees to get their questions answered directly and engage with their peers.  

 After the success at Accountex London, the Manchester exhibition will be working with Olyusei.  The app will provide attendees with crystal-clear audio, using their own headphones. Visitors can easily switch between theatres, ensuring they can fully engage with speakers and presentations regardless of their location in the exhibition hall. The original audio from the sessions will still be loud enough to hear without headphones but the app will make sure visitors don’t miss a thing.  

“We’re thrilled to unveil the full programme – it features an outstanding line-up of speakers from both within the profession and further afield. Attendees can expect to walk away feeling inspired and equipped with practical takeaways they can immediately apply to their everyday lives,” said Accountex Portfolio Director, Caroline Hobden. 

 Here are a few of the standout sessions…  

• Topical tax issues – the journey ahead 

Sharon Cooke, Technical Director at 20:20 Innovation will be looking at the top tax issues that accountants in practice are advising their clients on right now. This will include: The landscape of UK taxation and expectations for the autumn budget, inheritance tax and intergenerational wealth planning.   

• How to make your team happier and perform better – a practical guide to team wellbeing 

Richard Clarke, Science of Happiness at Work, will explain the real drivers of workplace wellbeing and share a practical framework to help teams feel happier at work.  

• Getting AI to work for you through better prompting 

Jamie Crossman-Smith, Founder & Principal, Bloch AI will be running an interactive workshop, participants will explore practical strategies for crafting effective AI prompts to get more accurate, creative, and useful responses. Through hands-on activities and real-time feedback, attendees will learn how to structure prompts, refine questions, and guide AI tools to better support their personal and professional tasks.  

• Breathe, break, boost: Simple tools for sustainable wellbeing and performance 

Jannice Jones MSc, Jannice Jones Coaching, will be looking at how simple yet powerful practices like mindful breathing, intentional breaks, and easy-to-implement healthy hacks can boost focus, reduce stress, and enhance productivity.  

• Current tax issues for small businesses and their owners 

Tax expert Rebecca Benneyworth, will be delivering updates on recent tax changes, including announcements about future changes that will affect clients.  

• AI-enabled accounting – Getting the most out of digital and data 

Charles Richards, Director | Head of Digital Client Service, Azets, will break-down AI into its core components, before diving into the different practical applications for businesses and clients. He will bring this to life by identifying a set of tangible opportunity areas, all set within the context of digital-led transformation and modern data analytics.  

• Alphabet shares unveiled: Pros, cons, and common pitfalls 

Nick Wright and Pete Miller, Jerroms Miller Specialist Tax will identify the key tax issues with setting up alphabet share structures including the risk to advisers on advising on these.  

• The next generation – Exploring recent developments in Inheritance tax 

James Butterworth, VIP Commercial Manager, Croner-i, will be exploring how to support clients in minimising their Inheritance tax bills and planning for the next generation.  

• From £200 to £1M then exit: Scaling an accounting business without investment 

Laura Taylor, Bright Flamingo transformed her business from £200 to £1M in annual turnover, without external funding. Laura will share the real, practical strategies that drove sustainable growth, from pricing and positioning to team and client experience. Expect candid insights, hard-earned lessons, and actionable steps.  

 Explore the full seminar programme here.  

Accountex Summit Manchester is taking place at Manchester Central on 23 September 2025.    

Book your free ticket here.

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