Accountex Summit Manchester 2026 will take place on September 15, 2026, at Manchester Central in Manchester, United Kingdom. The one-day professional event brings together accountants, bookkeepers, finance teams and technology providers to examine the tools, regulatory developments and working practices transforming the accounting and finance profession. More than 3,300 attendees are expected alongside over 135 exhibitors and 95 speakers, creating a focused environment for professionals to compare software, discover business services and develop their knowledge through CPD-accredited education.
The event is designed for accounting practices, in-house finance teams, bookkeepers, finance directors, CFOs and professionals responsible for tax, reporting, compliance and financial operations. Exhibitors include accounting software providers, cloud platforms, automation specialists and companies supplying services to finance teams and professional practices. Technology plays a central role, with solutions covering cloud accounting, workflow automation, reporting, payments, ERP systems and artificial intelligence increasingly being integrated into everyday finance processes.
The 2026 programme addresses practical changes already affecting the profession. Sessions examine Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, Companies House reforms, AI-assisted accounting, autonomous finance workflows, cloud ERP and the changing responsibilities of CFOs and finance teams. Dedicated discussions also explore how AI may reshape accounting firms, talent requirements and traditional compliance work. A finance-focused theatre and exhibitor showcases complement the seminar programme, allowing visitors to combine professional education with live demonstrations and direct conversations with technology and service suppliers.
