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ICAEW North East, Yorkshire and the Humber: Career conversations | Where your ACA can take you | 16 October 2025

No Charge

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Virtual

Northern

Northern Yorkshire & Humber Region

Oct

Thu

12:30

13:30 BST

Schedule Type Title: Weekdays

Schedule Description: At this exclusive event, designed specifically for those who are qualified but are still relatively early in their ACA career, you’ll hear from a dive

Sessions: 1

Session Hours: 1.00

CPD hours: 1

Zoom Passcode: joanne.lucking@icaew.com

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At this exclusive event, designed specifically for those who are qualified but are still relatively early in their ACA career, you’ll hear from a diverse panel of experienced chartered accountants who have navigated their ACA career with success and carved out unique and inspiring careers in both practice and industry. The event also provides valuable networking opportunities with fellow ACAs.

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Date and time	Location
16/10/2025 \| 12:30 - 13:30	Virtual

Event information

The ACA qualification opens the door to a world of exciting opportunities, setting the stage for a dynamic and diverse career.

So, what does your future path look like?

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and shape your professional journey, join us for an engaging and insightful event designed to inspire and guide your career decisions.

At this exclusive event, designed specifically for those who are qualified but are still relatively early in their ACA career, you’ll hear from a diverse panel of experienced chartered accountants who have navigated their ACA career with success and carved out unique and inspiring careers in both practice and industry.

They’ll share their personal stories, discuss the wide range of career opportunities that are open to Chartered Accountants, and offer invaluable and learned advice on how to navigate and thrive in the profession.

Real-life career journeys | Hear from professionals who have built successful careers in practice and industry, in the UK and internationally
Career path options | Discover the many directions your ACA qualification can take you, from corporate finance and advisory, to entrepreneurship and C-suite roles
Interactive Q&A | Pose your questions to the panel and gain insight into their learnings and experience
Networking opportunities | Connect with fellow chartered accountants and expand your professional network.

This lunchtime conversation is designed to help you maximise your current opportunities and consider your next move. Whether you’re seeking direction for your next career move or looking for motivation to accelerate your journey, this event will equip you with the insights, strategies, and confidence you need to shape your professional future. Remember, you don't always have to change your business to change direction. So, bring your lunch, tune in, and participate in the live Q&A to get the most out of this unique opportunity!

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Please note that the programme is subject to change

Time	Session
12.30	Welcome & introductions
12.35	Panel discussion
13.15	Q&A
13.30	Close

About the speakers

	Justin Januszewski \| Chief Financial Officer \| Inflo Justin Januszewski is the Chief Financial Officer at Inflo, a leading audit software company. Before joining Inflo, Justin trained as a chartered accountant at PwC, gaining experience in financial audit and risk assurance over seven years. Following this, Justin spent five years in technology and financial risk management within financial services. Justin joined Inflo in 2028 to help revolutionize the audit and accounting profession with next generation software and make auditing more attractive to today’s accountants and future generations.
	Tom Mather \| Group Finance Director \| LNT Care Developments Holdings Tom is an ICAEW (ACA) Chartered Accountant qualifying in 2017 with Ernst & Young LLP, winning the regional Student Accountant of the year award in 2015. Following a time as a Manager in KPMG LLP’s audit practice, Tom moved into industry working in challenging business environments mainly in the construction and manufacturing sectors. These centred predominantly around business turnaround and restructuring, notably when he was interim Group Financial Controller at British Steel during the 2020 takeover. Tom joined LNT at the start of 2021 and in February 2022, aged 28, Tom was appointed as the Group Finance Director. In October 2024 Tom was recognised with an award at the Northern Finance Director Awards.
	Harvey Mudd \| Financial Controller \| Connexin Harvey is a Chartered Accountant with over a decade of experience in audit before making the move into industry. He began his career at EY, where he spent 6.5 years, qualifying as an ACA and rising to Audit Manager before spending time at Smailes Goldie and RSM. Now he is the Financial Controller at Connexin, a fast-growing technology company, where he now focuses on financial reporting and strategic financial management. His career journey offers valuable insights into both practice and industry, and the evolving role of finance professionals in dynamic environments.
	Emma Stuart \| Audit Manager \| Hawsons Emma trained and qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Hawsons, joining at the beginning of 2020 after graduating from The University of Sheffield in 2019. She became an ACA-qualified audit senior in 2023 and was promoted to an audit manager in 2025. During her time at Hawsons, she has gained a range of experience providing audit, accountancy, and tax services. Alongside her work, Emma was on the S&DCASS committee for 4 years, including being chair for one of them, and is now part of the ICAEW Sheffield board. Outside of work, Emma can be found in the peaks, at the gym or spending time with family and friends.

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	Justin Januszewski \| Chief Financial Officer \| Inflo Justin Januszewski is the Chief Financial Officer at Inflo, a leading audit software company. Before joining Inflo, Justin trained as a chartered accountant at PwC, gaining experience in financial audit and risk assurance over seven years. Following this, Justin spent five years in technology and financial risk management within financial services. Justin joined Inflo in 2028 to help revolutionize the audit and accounting profession with next generation software and make auditing more attractive to today’s accountants and future generations.
	Tom Mather \| Group Finance Director \| LNT Care Developments Holdings Tom is an ICAEW (ACA) Chartered Accountant qualifying in 2017 with Ernst & Young LLP, winning the regional Student Accountant of the year award in 2015. Following a time as a Manager in KPMG LLP’s audit practice, Tom moved into industry working in challenging business environments mainly in the construction and manufacturing sectors. These centred predominantly around business turnaround and restructuring, notably when he was interim Group Financial Controller at British Steel during the 2020 takeover. Tom joined LNT at the start of 2021 and in February 2022, aged 28, Tom was appointed as the Group Finance Director. In October 2024 Tom was recognised with an award at the Northern Finance Director Awards.
	Harvey Mudd \| Financial Controller \| Connexin Harvey is a Chartered Accountant with over a decade of experience in audit before making the move into industry. He began his career at EY, where he spent 6.5 years, qualifying as an ACA and rising to Audit Manager before spending time at Smailes Goldie and RSM. Now he is the Financial Controller at Connexin, a fast-growing technology company, where he now focuses on financial reporting and strategic financial management. His career journey offers valuable insights into both practice and industry, and the evolving role of finance professionals in dynamic environments.
	Emma Stuart \| Audit Manager \| Hawsons Emma trained and qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Hawsons, joining at the beginning of 2020 after graduating from The University of Sheffield in 2019. She became an ACA-qualified audit senior in 2023 and was promoted to an audit manager in 2025. During her time at Hawsons, she has gained a range of experience providing audit, accountancy, and tax services. Alongside her work, Emma was on the S&DCASS committee for 4 years, including being chair for one of them, and is now part of the ICAEW Sheffield board. Outside of work, Emma can be found in the peaks, at the gym or spending time with family and friends.