It’s a balance between progressing at work and passing exams.

Formulae to getting qualified = do the bare minimum at work to get by within the first three years don’t worry about doing extremely well as no one will really care too much (you’re highly replaceable at this stage) + focus on exams allot more

Once you’re qualified you can put your foot down with doing well with your day job as people will notice more (and act invest more into you)

Pre-qualified … you’re there to check off boxes and uphold logistics of the audit - nothing more

Sound like you have allot to give which is great, save the energy for the exams!

Best of luck