Isosceles News
Greg Eaton becomes new Managing Director at Isosceles Finance
We are announcing today that, after nearly 25 years of leading Isosceles, Mike O’Connell has decided to take a break to pursue interests outside of running the business. The strength of the business is a great testament to Mike’s leadership and we wish him luck with his interesting projects. Greg Eaton will take over as Managing Director having worked closely with Mike for the last 8 years. Greg has played … Continue reading
Sheffield Accounting Graduate Open Day 20th March.
What? Accounting Graduate Day, open to all university students graduating this year who are considering a career in accounting When? Wednesday 20th March, 3:00 pm -to 5:00 pm. Where? Second Floor Offices, New Oxford House, Barkers Pool, Sheffield, S1 2HB (this is an in-person event at our Sheffield offices) Followed by drinks at Manahatta! Please come and Join Us For the Isosceles Finance Graduate Open Day at our offices in … Continue reading
Isosceles opens Sheffield office with The Northern Powerhouse
Isosceles Opens Sheffield Office: Isosceles Finance was delighted and honoured that Henri Murison, Chief Executive at The Northern Powerhouse Partnership, opened our new office in the heart of Sheffield’s city centre in December 2023. Follow us on X, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Sheffield is the perfect base for Isosceles expansion to the North of England Twelve years ago, Isosceles came to Sheffield with the help of Creative Sheffield, the city’s economic … Continue reading
Top tips for growing companies on how to fundraise in 2023
Without a doubt, the investment landscape has changed. The bar has gone up and will stay up for some time. If you’re looking to fundraise in 2023, it won’t be easy – but for high-quality companies not impossible! Through our discussions with venture capital firms (VC) and private equity firms (PE), we can share in this blog (and the related articles included): What the investment landscape looks like for 2023 … Continue reading
2023 Graduate Accounting Programme now OPEN for applications!
We are now recruiting for our 2023 Graduate Accounting Programme, with the Assessment Day being held sometime in early July. Do you want to…. Work with the fastest-growing, pioneering companies in the UK at the forefront of their technological field? Support some of the most innovative entrepreneurs in scaling their businesses? Join a talented, forward-thinking team fast-tracking their careers to become the finance directors of the future whilst learning from … Continue reading
Isosceles acquired: The dawn of a new business services model
Isosceles Finance is delighted to announce they have joined the Dains’ group of businesses. Dains is a leading firm of chartered accountants and business advisers specialising in advising growing and owner-managed businesses. They are backed by Horizon Capital, a private equity investor specialising in technology and service businesses. Related article | Isosceles proves the perfect fit for Dains Accountants Since its formation in 2001, Isosceles has built an enviable client … Continue reading
How does a graduate become a chartered accountant (ACA)?
Chartered accountants work in every part of the economy, providing advice and financial expertise that informs management teams of early-stage businesses and large organisations alike. In this blog, we explain the steps the graduate needs to take to become a chartered accountant and answer some of the most frequently asked questions. What does an ACA chartered accountant do? Chartered accountants are fully qualified accountants that take on a broad role. … Continue reading
What’s the difference between ACA, ACCA and CIMA?
ACA, ACCA, or CIMA? You’ll stumble across this confusing avalanche of acronyms if you are a graduate looking to pursue a career in accounting. ACA, ACCA, and CIMA are all globally recognised accounting qualifications but they focus on different types of skills. In this brief blog, we help the graduate accountant looking for a suitable graduate training programme understand what ACA, ACCA, and CIMA stand for in the accounting industry, … Continue reading
How does a graduate become a management accountant (CIMA)?
As a graduate studying to become a CIMA qualified management accountant, you will carry out the roles of finance professional, analyst, strategist, and risk manager simultaneously as you work your way through the graduate training scheme. The CIMA qualification prepares graduate trainee accountants for a career in business and finance and equips them with the latest tools and knowledge to make an impact. In this blog, we describe what the … Continue reading
Accountancy training: A conversation with CEO Mike O’Connell
Last time, we sat down with Mike to chat about diversity and inclusion at Isosceles. In this week’s discussion, Mike explores the range of finance and accountancy training opportunities available to the team at Isosceles. We are an ‘FD College’ “We commit to our teams that we are an ‘FD college’”, Mike asserts, “and provide the environment where you can feel confident investing your career, taking you from an early-stage graduate accountant with limited experience to a finance … Continue reading