Beyond Numbers by Xero

The question of whether or not digital technologies improve productivity is a hot topic at the moment and the great news in accountancy and bookkeeping is that they absolutely do - and there are plenty of stories to prove it. Llyr Davies from PJE Chartered accountants in Lampeter, Wales tells Xero’s Ian Phillips about his practice’s digital transformation journey and why it’s been a game changer for both profitability and client service.
As a platinum Xero partner, PJE Chartered Accountants are specialists in online accounting with over 50 years combined experience. They operate four offices in mid and west Wales.

Talking Practice Efficiency is a podcast mini series where our partners share how Xero products drive efficiency in their firms, helping them do more of what they love. Learn more about the formula to become a high performing practice with accountants and bookkeepers who are leading the way, exploring how they have used the Xero platform to get them there. Catch up on some of the key takeaways from the UK Roadshow 2023 and dive into resources to help you implement these at your practice here.

You can find more stories from our Xero partners here.

Transform your practice with Xero by replacing manual processes with automated, integrated workflows that benefit your staff, and clients. Learn how here.

This podcast is brought to you by Xero and produced by Bird Lime Media.

How will artificial intelligence impact the future of accounting? And how can the tech sector be more inclusive? These are just two of the big topics explored by Xero Talks’ keynote speaker, Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon.

Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon is a prodigy in every sense of the word. At age 11, she was the youngest girl ever to pass A-level Computing, and was just 20 years old when she received her Master’s Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Oxford.

She’s had some impressive roles throughout her career in finance and tech. And is now the founder and CEO of Stemettes, an organisation dedicated to inspiring and promoting the next generation of young women into STEM sectors as well as a trustee at the Institute for the Future of Work.

You can find out more about Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon here.

This podcast is hosted by Ash Gibson, brought to you by Xero and produced by Bird Lime Media.

Andy Mackey, Transformation Director at Azets, and Kat Bond, Head of Partner Consulting and Success at Xero, share their experiences with change management and digital transformation.

From business digitalisation and government legislation, to new ways of working, the accounting industry continues to change at pace and there’s no sign of it letting up. Whether firms are faced with a small change or a major transformation, considering the fundamentals of change management and putting empathy and good communication at the heart of your strategy is key to the success of any initiative.

Andy Mackey is Transformation Director at the UK’s largest regional accounting firm, Azets. He’s been a specialist in tech-enabled business change for over 25 years, and is currently responsible for Azets’ transformation projects, covering internal and external client facing initiatives across all areas of the business. He has a particular focus on Azets’ partnership with Xero, and the migration of clients to digital platforms.

Kat Bond is Head of Partner Consulting and Success at Xero. She has more than 10 years of experience inspiring teams to deliver exceptional results, as well as helping accountants and bookkeepers through digital transformation journeys of their own, providing her expertise in both cloud-based technology and leading successful teams.

This podcast is hosted by Ash Gibson, brought to you by Xero and produced by Bird Lime Media.

When Adam Pritchard set up the accountancy practice Linford Grey Associates from a barn in Leicestershire, he told his clients they would only be using Xero to work together - in order to ensure the company was able to work remotely, run as efficiently as possible and provide the best client service. He tells Xero’s Ian Phillips about sticking to his guns with Xero and what it’s meant for his bottom line.
For a practice that only started life five years ago, Leicestershire’s Linford Grey has already emerged as an industry leader. The winner of the 2021 Total Xero Award — given to a firm demonstrating outstanding vision and ambition — Linford Grey embraces technology to empower their practice and deliver fantastic results for clients.

Talking Practice Efficiency is a podcast mini series where our partners sharehow Xero products drive efficiency in their firms, helping them do more of what they love. Learn more about the formula to become a high performing practice with accountants and bookkeepers who are leading the way, exploring how they have used the Xero platform to get them there. Catch up on some of the key takeaways from the UK Roadshow 2023 and dive into resources to help you implement these at your practice here.

You can find more stories from our Xero partners here.

Transform your practice with Xero by replacing manual processes with automated, integrated workflows that benefit your staff, and clients. Learn how here.

This podcast is brought to you by Xero and produced by Bird Lime Media.