Category: Client Case Study
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Why this Summer is the riskiest yet to sit on your hands about your career
Summer has always been a natural point to pause, recharge and reflect. Yet for many professionals, it has become an annual ritual of telling… More
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Why Mid Tier Accountancy firms are more attractive to Professionals
For many years, the traditional career path for ambitious accountants was clear: join a large firm, gain experience, and work your way up through… More
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AI in Accountancy: Why the Future Belongs to Advisory, Not Compliance
For decades, the accountancy profession has been built on technical expertise and compliance delivery. Bookkeeping, accounts preparation, tax returns, reconciliations and reporting have formed… More
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Reviewing your Career like a School Report: A smarter way to shape your next move
In professional services, it’s easy to move from one role, project, or deadline straight into the next without pausing to reflect. But what if… More
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Becoming a Partner: What does it feel like? James Hunt, Partner and Head of Transactions Tax at RSM
We recently caught up with James Hunt, Partner and Head of Transactions Tax at RSM, to reflect on his journey to Partnership and the… More
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Lowri Williams – A career journey in Wills & Probate at Redkite
We spoke with Lowri Williams, Wills and Probate Associate, to explore the career journey that led her into private client law and, ultimately, to… More
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Reflections on focus, growth and building a career with purpose – Stephen Drew, Regional Managing Partner, S&W Group
As I reflect on where S&W sits in today’s professional services market, I’m increasingly convinced that clarity of focus is one of the most… More
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Professional Services Recruitment: Lessons from 2025 and What 2026 Demands
As I look back on 2025, one word consistently comes to mind: change. I feel that last year was one of the most significant… More
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My Journey with Redkite Solicitors – Sophie Jones
My Journey with Redkite Solicitors – Sophie Jones In our latest Career Spotlight, Partner Sophie Jones shares her journey of growth and leadership at… More
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Are you too emotionally attached to your Firm?
It’s natural to feel a strong sense of loyalty to your firm – especially if it’s where you’ve spent most, or even all, of… More
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From Office Junior to Partner: My Journey into Law and Life at Redkite
In this guest article for Adlestrop Consulting, Jess Llewellyn, Partner and Head of Wills and Probate Operations at Redkite Solicitors, reflects on her unique route into… More
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Ryan Hogarty, Head of Business Development at Redkite – From Lawyer to Business Development
In this article, Ryan Hogarty reflects on a career journey that has taken him from practising as a solicitor in his native South Africa to now… More
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Future Proof your Career in Tax by becoming an Advisor
If you are looking to build a career in tax, it is essential that you understand where the world of tax is heading, what… More
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How do Directors make the step up to Partner?
When considering your ultimate career goals, many have the ambition to make Partner in an accountancy firm. But how do you plot your route… More
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Bishop Fleming Opens Birmingham Office: A Strategic Step in Our Growth Journey
Reflecting on Bishop Fleming’s entry into the Birmingham market, Managing Partner Andrew Sandiford sees the opening of the firm’s new office as a significant… More
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Is your resistance to Office Working costing you Career Opportunities?
If you’re serious about progressing your career in professional services, one of the biggest risks you face today is being seen as inflexible. Many… More
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Why I Chose Redkite – And Why It’s a Great Place to Build Your Career -Sally Tarlton-Weatherall
In this article, Sally Tarlton-Weatherall, Family Partner, reflects on the journey that brought her to Redkite, shares insights into her role today, and offers a glimpse… More
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Building a Fulfilling Career with Redkite Law – Rhian Davies, Commercial Litigation Partner
At Adlestrop Consulting, we understand the challenges legal professionals face when balancing career progression with personal commitments. The legal sector is often associated with… More
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Why Accountancy Professionals Should Consider a Lateral Move to Advance Their Careers
In the world of accountancy, the traditional career path often involves a steady climb up the ladder within a single firm. However, this approach… More
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Mark Taylor – Leading Bishop Fleming’s Expansion into the Midlands
Mark Taylor, Office Lead for Bishop Fleming, talks to us following the recent announcement of the firm’s move into the Birmingham market. When the opportunity… More
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Is Your Career Stalling? Signs to Watch For and What to Do About It
I often encounter candidates who don’t realise their career has stalled. They feel secure in their role and believe promotion is imminent. However, many… More
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Agility in Accountancy: Navigating a Rapidly Changing Industry and Rethinking Career Paths
The accountancy sector is undergoing a seismic shift. What was once a predictable and linear career path towards partnership is being disrupted, forcing professionals… More
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Madeleine Pinschof, Partner, Reflects on her Move to Redkite Law, Cirencester
I joined Redkite as a Partner in June 2024, and I work closely with the Head of Personal Injury (PI) and Clinical Negligence (CN), specifically overseeing… More
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Reflections on Change in the Accountancy Sector and My New Venture, Element45 – Mark Taylor
We recently spoke to a close contact of Adlestrop Consulting, Mark Taylor, about his new venture Element45 and to reflect on his time in the… More
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Achieving Balance: A Reflection on Becoming a Partner While Raising a Family
We recently spoke to a contact who has recently made Partner at a leading regional professional services firm, to reflect on their career strategy… More
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Reflecting on My First 12 Months as an Audit Partner in a Top 10 Firm
We recently spoke to an Audit Partner at a Top 10 firm who helped make the move out of Big 4 around 12 months… More
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Navigating Strategic Focus on the Path to Partnership, Is it your own business plan or the firms!
Becoming a Partner at an accountancy firm is a significant milestone in one’s career. It represents years of hard work, dedication, and a deep… More
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Navigating the Changing Tides: Strategic Career Planning for Accountants in Today’s Market
In today’s dynamic economic landscape, strategic career planning is crucial for professionals in every field, and accountants are no exception. As the accounting profession… More
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Tunnelled Vision – Is Your Career at Risk?
In the world of accountancy, there’s a prevalent mindset that if you put in the hours, diligently climb the corporate ladder, and stay loyal… More
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Are You in a Career Cul-de-Sac – or on Track for Promotion?
In the fast-paced world of accountancy, it’s easy to become absorbed in the day-to-day demands of your role and lose sight of your long-term… More
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Maureen Penfold, Moore Kingston Smith discusses growth ambitions following PE investment
We recently spoke with Maureen Penfold, Managing Partner of Moore Kingston Smith, following the Top 10 accountancy firm’s announcement of securing private equity funding whilst… More
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What happens when you don’t make Partner?
A common scenario that I have witnessed in recent years is when an individual at a Big 4 or Top 10 firm reaches a… More
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Would you trade salary over career development opportunities?
The results from our LinkedIn poll highlighted most accountancy professionals would select a new role that offered them a wealth of career development opportunities over a… More
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Reflections of an Audit Partner in a Top 20 Firm
We recently caught up with an Audit Partner who Adlestrop Consulting placed at a Top 20 firm, about what they have learned from their… More
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What does making Partner look like to you?
For accountants with the career aspiration to make Partner, it is imperative that you are clear on what type of Partner you would like… More
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How can you benefit from a Role Model Partner?
If you have ambitions to make Partner in an accountancy firm, could you benefit from a role model to track and learn from? Everyone… More
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Tackling the Current Climate with our People First Strategy – Maureen Penfold, Moore Kingston Smith
In recent weeks, we spoke with Maureen Penfold, Managing Partner of Moore Kingston Smith about the firm’s People First strategy and adapting to a new way of working. Maureen… More
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Working from home – Can you make your mark and succeed up the career ladder?
The changing world of work looks set to continue for the coming months and, for some, home working looks set to become permanent. Accountancy… More
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Importance of Long Term Career planning
There has never been a more appropriate time to consider your long-term career goals and plans. As a result of uncertainty surrounding the current… More
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Why is it important to work on your career and not just in career?
More often than not, many of us do not find the role that really inspires us the first time round. It is essential that… More
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Stephen Drew, Smith & Williamson: The Importance of Culture
Stephen Drew, Regional Managing Partner, discusses with us the importance of culture and how Smith and Williamson are building their brand in the Midlands. Having established… More
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What is the value of a Career Mentor?
In recent months, we have had numerous conversations with candidates about the importance of a professional individual who can mentor and help you shape… More
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A note from America – Amy Burton, RSM
Amy Burton, Tax Associate Director at RSM in Birmingham has embarked on a 6 month secondment to the USA working in RSM’s Minneapolis office. Amy took… More
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Importance of culture when it comes to Senior Hires – Mark Taylor, RSM
We recently spoke to Mark Taylor, Regional Managing Partner at RSM on what he looks for in a senior hire and the value of cultural fit. There is… More
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What is the importance of putting a Personal Development plan in place?
Retaining, upskilling and promoting staff should be at the forefront of an accountancy firm’s thinking. Improving the level of service clients receive and growing… More
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Why are candidates short-sighted when it comes to their career?
When a candidate takes a re-active approach to their career there is a potential risk to not achieving their ultimate career goal. My questions… More
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How to build a worthwhile Professional Network
“It’s not what you know, but who you know”. Whilst ‘the old boys network’ is not what it used to be and perhaps doesn’t… More
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Resignation and the Counter-Offer: Should I stay or should I go?
So, the time has come to hand in your resignation. It’s been playing on your mind for quite a while now and after much… More
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Get on-board! Why proper on- boarding is so important to talent retention
Andy Minifie, Group Managing Partner at Haines Watts, shares his insight into why having a structured on-boarding process in place is essential in making a lasting impression, reducing… More