# Paula Veysey Smith: Accountex London 2026 - Pitstop Podcast - Season 10 #7

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Podcast: [Ask the Accountant Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-accountant-podcast-5748284)
Published: 2026-06-30T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-the-accountant/episodes/Paula-Veysey-Smith-Accountex-London-2026---Pitstop-Podcast---Season-10-7-e3l0tjr
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Duration seconds: 1277

## Resource

Paula Veysey Smith from Empower Accounting and Empower Mentoring joins Tim Chilestone on the Ask the Accountant Pitstop Podcast, live from Accountex London 2026. They discuss the evolution of the bookkeeping profession, building stronger client relationships, the value of networking and industry events, mentoring the next generation of bookkeepers, and how technology and AI are helping firms deliver more value to clients. Paula also shares insights on practice growth, embracing new systems and workflows, and why modern bookkeepers should be seen as trusted business partners rather than just number crunchers. A fun and insightful conversation packed with practical takeaways for bookkeepers, accountants, and firm owners looking to grow their businesses and better support their clients. 🎙️ A big thank you to Mindspace Outsourcing for sponsoring this Pitstop Podcast episode. Mindspace provides reliable outsourcing services for accountants and bookkeepers, specialising in bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation. If you’re looking to scale your firm, improve efficiency, or free up more time for advisory work, be sure to check them out. 🔗 Learn more: https://mindspaceoutsourcing.co.uk/ #Accountex2026 #AskTheAccountant #PitstopPodcast #PaulaVeyseySmith #EmpowerAccounting #EmpowerMentoring #Bookkeeping #Accounting #PracticeGrowth #AIinAccounting #ICB #Bookkeeper

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