Welcome to the Yorkshire Accountancy Awards Hall of Fame
Click on the tabs below to find out who has won every category since 2019.
Team of the Year
“Shorts Payroll is a team of unsung heroes. They stand out for continually taking the initiative and producing excellent results. They are an integral part of the overall service provided by their firm and play a pivotal role in its growth.”
Diversity and Inclusion Award
“Mazars hardwires an inclusive approach into everything it does, right down to the habits of individuals. Its clear, impactful initiatives across areas such as social mobility, ethnicity, disability and LGBTQ+ are excellent examples of this firm’s work. Mazars also recognises the important role that senior leaders have to play in delivering real change.”
Corporate Finance Service Award
“KPMG uses complex strategies and concrete expertise to dominate in this area. It takes a tailored approach to ensure the best outcome for all parties and its staff work tirelessly and diligently to achieve some truly outstanding results.”
Support Staff of the Year
“Joanne Wade from BDO really embodies the concept of support staff. She brings a human, personal touch to her work when supporting colleagues. Joanne’s day is spent projecting a ‘can-do’ attitude and ensuring work is being completed in the most efficient and effective way. Going above and beyond in every aspect of the job, this is a fully deserving winner.”
Tax Service Award
“Deloitte is doing innovative work across a diverse range of projects. A true leader in the tax field, Deloitte continues to grow and function with a clear understanding and purpose to everything that it does. A superb achievement for an outstanding firm.”
Independent Firm of the Year
“Naylor Wintersgill stands out in a highly competitive category. It’s an integral provider in the Yorkshire region that consistently and successfully provides an expert service to clients, a trend that’s set to continue as it brings more specialties in-house. This firm is also big on local engagement, including with charities.”
Best Employer of the Year
“Shorts is a business that puts the development and welfare of its employees at the forefront of its work. From expanding their skill sets through tailored training plans to focusing on mental health following the pandemic, Shorts continues to shine as a leading employer within the profession.”
Large Firm of the Year
“KPMG is highly involved in local not-for-profit work and the level of its ESG activity deserves recognition. KPMG also demonstrates a desire to continue evolving in Yorkshire to attract the best staff and help its clients grow.”
Audit Service Award
“BDO boasts Yorkshire talent with a national reach. This firm is committed to helping staff reach their full potential through training and enhancing its offering with data analysis tools to gain a deeper understanding of clients’ businesses. The result is a firm that’s at the forefront of audit services.”
In-House Finance Team of the Year
“The Asda Finance Team receives the recognition of this award for its outstanding efforts during the pandemic and beyond. The team focuses on programmes that protect the business while supporting growth and acting as a vital partner to stakeholders. Its plans are clearly set out and expertly followed, demonstrating its credentials as a top in-house team.”
Niche Firm of the Year
“Chambers Accountants truly defines a niche firm. From its organic growth through word-of-mouth to building models tailored to create the best client outcomes, the personal service that this firm delivers is consistently a success for clients. This is a fantastic niche firm and a very worthy winner.”
Brand of the Year
“Evelyn Partners stands out for planning and executing a unique marketing strategy that embraced innovative and novel methods to promote a new brand in a highly competitive market. This is one brand to watch as the rest of this year unfolds.”
Consultancy/Advisory Service Award
“Shorts has a strong focus on empowering clients that’s highly impressive. The firm also has a structure that encourages staff to meet deadlines while delivering exceptional outcomes. All-in-all, Shorts’s ability to fill in gaps in clients’ financial knowledge ensures that they make better business decisions.”
Trainee of the Year
“Jasmin Kang from BDO consistently demonstrates a high standard of work at her firm while carrying out significant networking activity. Jasmin boasts skills well above expectations and continues to make excellent progress. The standout candidate for Trainee of the Year and no doubt one to watch in the future.”
Rising Star of the Year
“Jack Sunter from Mazars really embodies what this category represents. Not only has Jack quickly progressed in his professional journey but he is also well known throu