On 14-15 Might 2025, the world’s largest and longest standing accounting and finance expo, Accountex London returned to Excel for a record-breaking present.
The fourteenth version of the exhibition welcomed 16,000+ attendees over the two days, and greater than 12,000 distinctive attendees, a ten% improve from final yr’s present.
Guests travelled from throughout the nation and all over the world, from so far as Nigeria and the Seychelles.
Portfolio Director, Caroline Hobden was excited in regards to the occasion’s success “With the MTD mandates quick approaching and AI remodeling software program and the way in which we work, there was an electrical environment on the present.”
Caroline continued: “The response from the career has been superb, with 75% of exhibitors already rebooking their stands for subsequent yr.”
‘Whether or not it was software program to avoid wasting time or to lighten the load, I left with numerous options to assist me work smarter’
Guests had the prospect to satisfy 300+ service and software program suppliers. The fintech firms ranged from business giants to rising manufacturers, together with FreeAgent, Intuit QuickBooks, IRIS, Sage, TaxCalc, Wolters Kluwer, Xero, AY Enterprise Regulation, Briefcase, and Adsum.
Exhibitors lined every little thing from doc administration and cybersecurity to audit companies and money circulate forecasting. They supplied guests dwell demos of their software program, caught up with purchasers and shared their newest tech updates.
Customer, Kristy Glenister, Director, 4cast Bookkeeping Restricted commented, “Accountex London by no means disappoints — and 2025 was simply the perfect one but! I attend every year to remain forward of the curve and uncover new instruments that may assist each my enterprise and my purchasers thrive. The sheer number of distributors meant I left with recent concepts and software program I hadn’t even recognized I wanted.” 
‘Probably the most worth packed two days of my yr!’
The CPD accredited programme was compiled of the brightest minds within the enterprise. 250+ periods have been held throughout 13 theatres and delivered by 295 audio system from throughout the accounting and finance business and past.
Forward of HMRC’s 2026 deadline, Making Tax Digital was high of the agenda. Additionally well-liked on the programme was AI, and the way it’s shaping each side of labor, from consumer relationships to software program updates.
Different periods explored the newest on Robotic Course of Automation, cyberattacks, R&D laws, apprenticeships and sustainability reporting.
“With a packed agenda of expert-led, related and future-focused seminars, I used to be really spoilt for selection, in addition to the expansive studying alternatives of the masterclasses and the various theatres. It was a strong reminder: stepping away out of your desk will be the very factor that propels your development ahead.” Stated Leila Singh, Managing Director, Success Redefined Restricted. 
‘The place precision meets progress—a vital occasion for each fashionable accountant’
Alongside the staples Accountex is understood for, there have been loads of new options for guests to discover.
A UK first that launched on the present was the Olyusei App. It offered attendees with crystal-clear audio. Utilizing their very own headphones, guests might simply swap between theatres, making certain they might absolutely interact with audio system and displays no matter their location within the exhibition corridor.
After listening to suggestions from guests, the Solo Traveller Lounge was launched. This devoted space was designed for guests attending alone who wished to attach with others and take advantage of out of their go to.
Again for a second yr was British Signal Language interpretation throughout three of the phases. The interpreters are a part of an ongoing collaboration with AAT, who’re additionally Accountex’s first-ever ‘Accessibility Accomplice’. 
‘The FD Present is the proper addition to Accountex, I can’t wait to attend subsequent yr!’
The FD Present was introduced at Accountex London. Launching subsequent yr, this space of the present is constructed for finance leaders, that includes skilled insights, sensible options, and dwell periods to assist them keep forward, join with friends, and drive strategic impression.
“We’re extremely excited to launch the FD Present, a brand-new occasion designed particularly for finance leaders. Working alongside Accountex London in 2026, this new platform will supply CFOs and FD’s unparalleled insights, strategic
connections, and the instruments they should lead in a quickly evolving enterprise panorama. We’ve an enormous quantity of help and curiosity already and are very a lot wanting ahead to delivering this subsequent yr.” Commented Accountex Portfolio Director, Caroline Hobden.
The exhibition will function 40+ key suppliers providing enterprise options, alongside a spread software program and companies catered to finance professionals.
Accountex heads north for Accountex Summit Manchester
Accountex Summit Manchester is returning on 23 September 2025 to Manchester Central. The occasion will embrace 120+ fintech suppliers and a free CPD accredited seminar programme, in addition to a post-show networking occasion.
You’ll find out extra and register your curiosity right here: www.accountexmanchester.com
Mark your calendar for Accountex London 2026
The fifteenth version of Accountex London is going down at Excel London on 13-14 Might 2026. To seek out out extra details about the occasion and to affix the mailing record, please go to: www.accountex.co.uk/london
