Become an ICAEW ACA Mock Exam Reviewer

Use your hard-earned qualification to guide the next generation of ACA students.

Apply to become a reviewer

You survived the demanding ACA journey

You understand the exam room pressure and marking grids

Earn flexible, professional income

Help students secure their training contracts

Why qualified ACAs choose to work with us

ACA students often struggle to get personalized, rapid feedback on their mock exams from busy managers or tutoring providers. Your expertise is incredibly valuable. Reviewing with us gives you a way to give back to the profession entirely on your own schedule.

Flexible, fully remote reviewing that fits around your busy client deadlines

Fair, transparent pay for your expertise and time

A rewarding way to mentor trainees and help them avoid training contract termination

Zero admin - no tutoring sessions to schedule, no content preparation

The satisfaction of helping trainees navigate the hurdles you once faced

This is professional work that respects your time, your qualification, and your expertise.

What the role involves

1

Receive an ACA mock attempt

You'll be notified of scripts waiting for review. Pick the papers that match your preferred modules (e.g., FAR, BPT, CR, Case Study).

2

Review using your ACA insight

On our web platform, provide: - Practical, constructive feedback - Comments on technical accuracy, structure, and narrative quality - Clear areas for improvement

3

Submit your feedback

No tedious administrative tasks. Use our structured, guided feedback interface to submit quickly.

4

Get paid

Review as many or as few papers as you like, from occasional weekend marking to regular weekly reviews.

Pay & workload

Your qualification is valuable. We offer clear, fair compensation for every review script, with zero hidden deduction fees and absolutely no minimum commitments.

Pay per script:
£NaN per ICAEW ACA exam attempt

You will always see the specific pay rate before you accept a script. You are entirely free to accept or decline any paper.

Workload flexibility:

Review as many or as few scripts as your work calendar allows
Easily scale down during busy audit or tax seasons
Work entirely remotely, whenever and wherever you want

Who we’re looking for

We welcome qualified chartered accountants who understand the standards and pressures of the ICAEW exams. You must be:

  • ICAEW Chartered Accountants (ACA)
  • Professionals who have successfully passed all of their ACA exams
  • Accountants with sharp attention to detail, clear communication, and solid technical knowledge
  • Members of the ICAEW who want to support the next generation of professionals

Why this work matters

Most ACA students struggle because they lack:

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Understanding of how to maximize marks in the official software
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Conciseness in written narrative under extreme time pressure
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Strategies to handle complex, multi-disciplinary Case Study tasks
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Early warning on technique mistakes that lead to failure
Your expertise fills a critical gap

Support trainees who don't have access to experienced exam mentors inside their firms. Your feedback gives them confidence and direction.

You help protect accounting careers

By guiding trainees past common mistakes, you directly help them avoid training contract issues and stay on track to qualify.

How to apply

Join our network of expert reviewers in four simple steps.

1

Email your CV

Send your CV to: [email protected]

2

Provide proof of ACA status

A copy of your ICAEW membership certificate.

3

Quick onboarding

If accepted, we'll run you through a brief platform onboarding so you can join and start taking on scripts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about becoming a reviewer.

Start Reviewing

You've successfully cleared the exams and built your career. Now you can help the next generation reach the same milestone - on your own terms.

Apply to become a reviewer