Get involved with ICAS
Volunteer on an ICAS board, committee or panel
Volunteering your time can be a great way to add new insights, skills and expertise to your portfolio and can enable you to grow your network and give something back to the profession. You’ll also be playing an active role in shaping the future of both ICAS and the CA profession.
You can be based anywhere, as most meetings take place virtually. Many roles are suitable for those early in their careers, not just for the more experienced. Meetings typically last between 2-4 hours and occur three to four times per year.
ICAS is governed by Council, which delegates certain responsibilities to a range of boards and committees whose remit covers governance and operations, qualifications, ethics and policy leadership. In addition, our specialist panels and boards consider matters such as taxation, pensions and charities.
Latest positions currently open for application:
If you can't find a role that suits you, please register your interest by emailing connect@icas.com. We will then notify you when a suitable opportunity becomes available.
Members' Board - Highlands Area - one vacancy
Members’ Board – Highlands Area - one vacancy
We have one vacancy for an ICAS CA member who lives or works in the Scottish Highlands area.
Members’ Board reports directly to ICAS Council and performs a strategic role in considering all aspects of the way ICAS engages with its members. The Board is closely engaged with the development and delivery of the new ICAS strategy, and the ICAS Area Networks and international member communities.
The board meets up to four times per year, usually up to three meetings are held virtually and one in-person in Edinburgh. Time commitment per year is three hours per meeting, plus reading time. Ad hoc shorter meetings are sometimes required as part of a working group or to meet stakeholders.
Appointments are for an initial three-year term and may be renewed for a further three years.
Read more about the work of Members’ Board and its members.
The candidate
We are looking for applicants who:
- Have an interest in ‘giving back’ to ICAS and the CA profession.
- Have a commitment to and enthusiasm for the work of Members’ Board.
- Can inspire confidence in other members and stakeholders.
- Are capable of building and maintaining relationships, diplomatic and personable.
- Are understanding of the issues facing members.
- Can demonstrate commitment to creating equality, celebrating diversity and building an inclusive profession.
- Live or work in the Highlands area of Scotland*
*By virtue of the appointment to Members’ Board, the candidate would also become a member of the Highlands Area Network Committee. Find out more about the Highlands Area Network Committee.
To ensure the composition of the board reflects the diversity of the changing membership demographics we are looking for members from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse people and other minority groups.
The role
As part of a board of 15-18 ICAS CA members and three ICAS colleague members, the successful candidate will:
- Share experience, knowledge, good practice and insights.
- Help identify work priorities for the board.
- Provide constructive challenge to ICAS colleagues.
- Support in communicating key ICAS initiatives to their network.
- Identify and seek to understand different membership experiences and outcomes.
The position is voluntary and not remunerated. Reasonable travel expenses will be paid for any in-person meetings.
How to apply
To apply please send your CV and a short covering letter detailing why you would like to apply and your suitability for the role to Ashley Gibb, Senior Engagement Manager, at connect@icas.com by 17.00 on Monday 15 July 2024.
ICAS Members’ Board – three vacancies
Members’ Board – three vacancies
We have three vacancies for ICAS CA members to join Members’ Board.
Members’ Board reports directly to ICAS Council and performs a strategic role in considering all aspects of the way ICAS engages with its members. The Board is closely engaged with the development and delivery of the new ICAS strategy, and the ICAS Area Networks and international member communities.
The board meets up to four times per year, usually up to three meetings are held virtually and one in-person in Edinburgh. Time commitment per year is three hours per meeting, plus reading time. Ad hoc shorter meetings are sometimes required as part of a working group or to meet stakeholders.
Appointments are for an initial three-year term and may be renewed for a further three years.
Read more about the work of Members’ Board and its members.
The candidate
We are looking for applicants who:
- Have an interest in ‘giving back’ to ICAS and the CA profession.
- Have a commitment to and enthusiasm for the work of Members’ Board.
- Can inspire confidence in other members and stakeholders.
- Are capable of building and maintaining relationships, diplomatic and personable.
- Are understanding of the issues facing members.
- Can demonstrate commitment to creating equality, celebrating diversity and building an inclusive profession.
To ensure the composition of the board reflects the diversity of the changing membership demographics we are looking for members from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse people and other minority groups.
The role
As part of a board of 15-18 ICAS CA members and three ICAS colleague members, the successful candidate will:
- Share experience, knowledge, good practice and insights.
- Help identify work priorities for the board.
- Provide constructive challenge to ICAS colleagues.
- Support in communicating key ICAS initiatives to their network.
- Identify and seek to understand different membership experiences and outcomes.
The position is voluntary and not remunerated. Reasonable travel expenses will be paid for any in-person meetings.
How to apply
To apply please send your CV and a short covering letter detailing why you would like to apply and your suitability for the role to Ashley Gibb, Senior Engagement Manager, at connect@icas.com by 17.00 on Monday 15 July 2024.
ICAS Indirect Taxes Committee - several vacancies
We have several volunteer-based vacancies for suitably qualified ICAS members or non-ICAS members. Applicants are likely to be working in the area of VAT and indirect taxes in practice, in-house in industry, in the public sector or in an academic position.
The remit of the committee is:
- To be a focus for ICAS’ contribution on tax technical and tax reporting issues that affect VAT and Indirect taxes and putting forward views on these issues to HMRC, HMT and any other relevant bodies.
- To consider areas where ICAS could make a contribution on practical matters relating to tax that affect VAT and indirect taxes.
- To co-ordinate with the ICAS Tax Board and its other Committees on the preparation of submissions on VAT and indirect tax issues.
The candidates
We are looking for applicants who:
- Have an interest in volunteering for ICAS.
- Can commit to delivering an enthusiastic contribution to the work of the Indirect Taxes committee and through the committee to wider ICAS tax policy work.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of VAT and indirect taxes.
- Are willing to review and give input to/comment on consultation responses, technical papers and thought leadership papers.
We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse people and other minority groups.
The role
Successful candidates will:
- Share experience, knowledge, good practice and insights.
- Help identify work priorities for the committee.
- Review and comment on draft consultation responses, thought leadership and policy position papers etc as necessary.
- Undertake to read agendas and associated papers in preparation for formal meetings.
The committee usually meets two or three times per year (for one to two hours) – meetings will be hybrid or virtual. Short ad hoc virtual meetings may take place in response to specific developments. Meetings may occasionally be attended by HMRC or HM Treasury officials – for example to discuss consultations. The time commitment for this role is approximately 10 to 15 hours per annum. Read more about the structure and governance of the ICAS Tax Board and tax committees and about the policy positions of the ICAS Tax Board.
These positions are not remunerated. Reasonable travel expenses will be paid for attendance in person at hybrid meetings (usually held at CA House in Edinburgh).
How to apply
To apply please send your CV and a short covering letter detailing why you would like to join the committee and your suitability for the role to Susan Cattell, Head of Tax Technical Policy, at connect@icas.com by 5pm on 15 July.
ICAS Tax Board – several vacancies
ICAS Tax Board – several vacancies
We have several volunteer-based vacancies for suitably qualified ICAS members or non-ICAS members. Applicants are likely to be working in taxation in practice, in-house in industry, in the public sector or in an academic position.
Objectives of the ICAS Tax Board, tax committees and tax team
Public trust and Influence future policy
ICAS Tax will seek to deploy a public voice which offers independent, timely, insightful and practical guidance on taxation and related matters of interest to the public, tax professionals, government, regulatory and other stakeholders.
A profession fit for the future
ICAS Tax will seek to be relevant to ICAS members’ interests throughout their training and subsequent careers and in all of the main locations in which ICAS members serve the sector, by issuing guidance and keeping members informed of relevant developments.
Hand in hand with practice
ICAS Tax will continue to be connected with ICAS members involved with tax through a variety of ICAS communication channels which will engage members and keep them informed about tax and related matters, which will help ensure that our members deliver a high standard of service to their clients, employers and others.
Uphold standards
ICAS Tax will continue to work with the Ethics Board and with other ICAS departments in ensuring that ICAS members are aware of any specific Rules or ethical requirements including the Professional Conduct in Relation to Taxation guidance.
ICAS Tax will continue to build trust by contributing to cross profession discussion about regulation of the tax profession; informing debates on avoidance; promoting PCRT.
The candidates
We are looking for applicants who:
- Have an interest in volunteering for ICAS.
- Can commit to delivering an enthusiastic contribution to the work of the Tax Board and through the Board to wider ICAS tax policy work.
- Possess knowledge and understanding of taxation issues.
- Are willing to review and give input to/comment on consultation responses, technical papers and thought leadership papers.
We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse people and other minority groups.
The role
Successful candidates will:
- Share experience, knowledge, good practice and insights.
- Help identify work priorities for the Tax Board and its committees.
- Review and comment on draft consultation responses, thought leadership and policy position papers etc as necessary.
- Undertake to read agendas and associated papers in preparation for formal meetings.
The Tax Board usually meets three times per year (for two hours) – meetings will be hybrid or virtual. Short ad hoc virtual meetings may take place in response to specific developments. Meetings may occasionally be attended by HMRC or HM Treasury officials – for example to discuss consultations. The time commitment for this role is approximately 10 to 15 hours per annum. Read more about the structure and governance of the ICAS Tax Board and tax committees and about the policy positions of the ICAS Tax Board.
These positions are not remunerated. Reasonable travel expenses will be paid for attendance in person at hybrid meetings (usually held at CA House in Edinburgh).
How to apply
To apply please send your CV and a short covering letter detailing why you would like to join the committee and your suitability for the role to Susan Cattell, Head of Tax Technical Policy, at connect@icas.com by 17.00 on 15 July 2024.
ICAS Private Client Committee - several vacancies
We have several volunteer-based vacancies for suitably qualified ICAS members or non-ICAS members. Applicants are likely to be working in the area of personal tax in practice, in-house in industry, in the public sector or in an academic position.
The remit of the committee is:
- To be a focus for ICAS’ contribution on tax technical and tax reporting issues that affect private clients and putting forward views on these issues to HMRC, HMT and any other relevant bodies.
- To consider areas where ICAS could make a contribution on practical matters relating to tax that affect private clients.
- To co-ordinate with the ICAS Tax Board and its other Committees on the preparation of submissions on tax issues affecting private clients.
The candidates
We are looking for applicants who:
- Have an interest in volunteering for ICAS.
- Can commit to delivering an enthusiastic contribution to the work of the Private Client committee and through the committee to wider ICAS tax policy work.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of personal taxes.
- Are willing to review and give input to/comment on consultation responses, technical papers and thought leadership papers.
We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse people and other minority groups.
The role
Successful candidates will:
- Share experience, knowledge, good practice and insights.
- Help identify work priorities for the committee.
- Review and comment on draft consultation responses, thought leadership and policy position papers etc as necessary.
- Undertake to read agendas and associated papers in preparation for formal meetings.
The committee usually meets two or three times per year (for one to two hours) – meetings will be hybrid or virtual. Short ad hoc virtual meetings may take place in response to specific developments. Meetings may occasionally be attended by HMRC or HM Treasury officials – for example to discuss consultations. The time commitment for this role is approximately 10 to 15 hours per annum. Read more about the structure and governance of the ICAS Tax Board and tax committees and about the policy positions of the ICAS Tax Board.
These positions are not remunerated. Reasonable travel expenses will be paid for attendance in person at hybrid meetings (usually held at CA House in Edinburgh).
How to apply
To apply please send your CV and a short covering letter detailing why you would like to join the committee and your suitability for the role to Susan Cattell, Head of Tax Technical Policy, at connect@icas.com by 5pm on 22 July.
Owner Managed Business Taxes Committee – four vacancies
Owner Managed Business Taxes Committee – four vacancies
We have four volunteer-based vacancies for suitably qualified ICAS members or non-ICAS members who currently hold a role in an accounting practice advising Owner Managed Businesses. The committee aims to be a focus for ICAS’ contribution on tax technical issues that affect small and medium Owner Managed Businesses and put forward these issues to HMRC and HM Treasury.
The candidates
We are looking for applicants who:
- Have an interest in volunteering for ICAS.
- Can commit to delivering an enthusiastic contribution to the work of the Owner Managed Business Taxes Committee and, therefore, to the work of wider ICAS tax policy.
- Possess an in-depth, expert technical knowledge of the Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Corporation Tax and broader tax legislation and guidance in relation to Owner Managed Businesses.
- Can consider/assess/scrutinise consultations, technical papers and thought leadership papers on tax issues affecting Owner Managed Businesses.
- Can offer practical feedback to ICAS on the effects and consequences of the Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Corporation Tax and broader tax legislation and guidance in relation to Owner Managed Businesses.
We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse people and other minority groups.
The role
Successful candidates will:
- Share experience, knowledge, good practice and insights.
- Help identify work priorities for the committee.
- Review draft consultation responses, thought leadership and policy position papers as necessary.
- Undertake to read all agendas and associated papers in preparation for formal meetings.
The time commitment for this role is approximately 10 - 12 hours per annum including reading time. There are two to three formal meetings of two hours per annum and up to two ad-hoc meetings of up to two hours, dependent on emergent issues arising such as fiscal events or consultations. Read more about the structure and governance of the ICAS Tax Board and tax committees and about the policy positions of the ICAS Tax Board.
These positions are voluntary and not remunerated. Most meetings are held virtually, but reasonable travelling expenses will be reimbursed where attendance is required in person.
How to apply
To apply please send your CV and a short covering letter detailing why you would like to apply and your suitability for the role to Chris Campbell, Head of Tax (Tax Practice and Owner Managed Business Taxes) at ICAS at connect@icas.com by 5pm on 22 July 2024.
Hear from our volunteers
Being on Members Board has given me an opportunity to influence ICAS’ priorities, contribute my own ideas and have a direct influence on the experiences of the entire ICAS membership.
Sobhan Afzal CA
Serving on the ICAS Council, chairing the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee and being a member of the Audit & Risk Committee has been personally and professionally rewarding. It offers a unique chance to contribute, make a lasting impact, and witness the power of collective expertise.
Tracey Rob Perera CA
“Being part of the ICAS EDI Committee has provided me with a fantastic opportunity to influence ICAS policy in this important area, contribute with my own lived experiences and hopefully have a positive and direct impact on the experience of future cohorts undertaking the ICAS journey, as well as established members.”
Ronnie Jamieson CA
Learn more about the various ICAS boards and committees
Other ways to get involved:
- Connect with your local ICAS Area Network
- Volunteer with a charity
- Peer-to-peer mentoring
- Assist the ICAS Foundation
Get involved with your ICAS Area Network
The over 23,000 members of ICAS form an international business community that spans industries and continents, so you’re never far from a CA connection. Our local Area Networks and international communities are just one of the many ways we foster those bonds between our members.
The Area Networks act as local links between CAs and ICAS. By getting involved you’ll play a key role in representing members’ views as the Area Networks provide a platform for delivering feedback direct to those at the helm of the profession. You’ll support in communicating key initiatives and provide insight into a calendar of events.
Get involved as a charity volunteer
Getting involved with a charity, by providing your accounting, business or management services on a pro-bono basis, is an additional way for ICAS members to make great use of their qualification and experience. Not only will you be making a positive difference and giving back to wider society, you’ll be widening and strengthening your portfolio of expertise and your professional network.
Get involved as a mentor
Getting involved as a mentor allows you to play a hugely important role in the life and career development of the mentee you help. Mentoring involves motivating and empowering someone to overcome their obstacles, meet their challenges and turn ambition into success. Not only can the process be personally rewarding, professionally it can widen your network and introduce you to new challenges and working methods.
Get involved with the ICAS Foundation
The ICAS Foundation is a charitable organisation that aims to support academically talented young people from disadvantaged communities into university through the provision of mentoring and financial assistance. (links to http://www.icasfoundation.org.uk)
Getting involved with the Foundation usually involves volunteering as a mentor. You’d be working with a high-school student or undergraduate who wants to study accounting or finance. Just as with mentoring peers through CA Connect, mentoring with the ICAS Foundation can be a highly rewarding experience, and help shape the next generation of Chartered Accountants.