More names confirmed for Bookkeepers Summit 2025

14/07/2025 - Bookkeepers Summit
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Hot on the heels of announcing Small Business Commissioner Emma Jones CBE as our keynote speaker, we’re delighted to reveal more of the agenda for this year’s Bookkeepers Summit.

Taking place in person on Monday 17 November at the QEII Conference Centre, this year’s event is set to be our biggest yet, with expert speakers, practical sessions, and unmissable insights from across the profession. 

Agenda Highlights Include: 

  • Emma Jones CBE – Small Business Commissioner
    Hear from the newly appointed Small Business Commissioner about her plans to support the UK’s small business community and the critical role bookkeepers can play. 

  • Exhibitor Fever Pitch
    Get to know our exhibitors in this fast-paced, high-energy session designed to help you find the tools and partners to elevate your practice. 

  • Craig Ogilvie – A Bookkeeper’s Role in Delivering MTD
    Craig, who leads MTD delivery at HMRC, will provide an exclusive update on progress, timing, and how bookkeepers are key to making MTD a success. 

  • Ian Holloway – Payroll Updates
    Always a delegate favourite, Ian will unpack the latest payroll developments with his signature clarity and depth of insight. 

  • The 6 Figure Bookkeeper – Practice Growth
    J    o Wood C.FICB PM.Dip and Zoe Whitman MICB return to the Summit with a practical masterclass on generating new business and driving growth. 

  • Peter Stewart – Business Insights for Your Clients
    Peter draws from ICB’s Business Insight syllabus to help bookkeepers better understand forecasting, performance analysis, and strategic decision-making. 

  • Clare Mannall C.FICB – 10 Years of Running an Award-Winning Practice
    Clare shares the story of CEM’s decade-long journey, offering honest reflections and practical strategies for sustainable success. 

  • Helen Rogers MICB PM.Dip & Chi Yun Wai MICB – Pricing Bookkeeping in a New Era
    This session will explore modern pricing approaches, digital-era expectations, and the importance of valuing your work appropriately. 

  • Helen Bower C.FICB PM.Dip – Bookkeeping Skills Masterclass
    Recently having sold her successful practice, Helen will share what ‘gold standard’ bookkeeping looks like in today’s world. 

  • ICB Professional Standards Team – AML Update
    A timely session recapping the past 12 months of AML developments and what you need to do to remain compliant. 

  • Rebecca Benneyworth MBE – Tax Expert
    One of the UK’s most respected tax professionals, Rebecca will review the latest Budget measures and what they mean for your clients. 

  • VIP Special Guest Session
    Ami Copeland, ICB’s CEO, will host a one-on-one conversation with an as-yet-unnamed special guest – an industry legend, tech innovator, and passionate advocate for bookkeepers. Don’t miss the big reveal. 

Whether you’re running your own practice, looking to grow your career, or simply want to keep your skills sharp and your knowledge up to date, the Bookkeepers Summit is the must-attend event of the year. 

Book your place today to take advantage of early bird pricing and join the UK’s most forward-thinking bookkeepers this November. 

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