AAT members shine bright as Accounting Excellence Awards nears
23 September 2024
The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), the leading professional body for accountants, accounting technicians, and bookkeepers, has revealed that an impressive number of AAT members have been shortlisted in this year's Accounting Excellence Awards.
The Awards, due to take place next month, celebrate the most ambitious accounting and finance firms, teams, and individuals. This year's event, its 19th, promises to be the biggest yet - surpassing 2023 in the number of entries.
The awards recognise accountants who have:
- Demonstrated excellence in their work
- Pushed the boundaries of innovation
- Made remarkable contributions to the accounting profession
Sarah Beale, AAT CEO, was delighted to see AAT members shine bright across the shortlist: “The strong representation of AAT members across such a diverse range of categories in this year's shortlist is truly remarkable. Although should come as no surprise, given our community! From client transformation to payroll innovation, our members are excelling in every facet of the accounting profession.”
“The sheer breadth of recognition in this year's Accounting Excellence Awards showcases the exceptional talent within AAT – but it also reflects our inclusive professional community. We're incredibly proud of all finalists and the positive impact they're making across the industry every day," said Beale.
Claire Bennison, AAT's Executive Director of Customer, Partnerships and Innovation, added:
“We are thrilled to see so many of our talented AAT members chosen as finalists for these esteemed awards. This achievement underscores the quality of our members and their contributions to the accounting profession.”
The AAT members shortlisted includes:
- Rosie Berridge - Bookkeeping Team of the Year
- Annabel Barnes - Bookkeeping Team of the Year
- Michael Clifton - Bookkeeping Team of the Year
- Grace Hardy - Breakout Star of the Year
- Libby Walklett - Client Transformation Award
- Alasdair McGill - Employer of the Year (Small Company)
- Sam Gooding - Employer of the Year (Small Company)
- Becky Glover - Finance Director of the Year
- Lee Thomas - New Firm of the Year
- Kirsty Heywood - Pride Award - DEI
- Sam Nicholson - Progressive Payroll Team of the Year
- Max McHugh - Small Firm of the Year (London and South of England)
- Paul Donno - Small Firm of the Year (Midlands, Wales, and East of England)
- Isobel Chaplin - Sole Practitioner of the Year
Claire Bennison, who was invited to serve as a judge for the Awards' Breakout Star category, commented, "The Breakout Star Award is particularly exciting as it showcases emerging talent in our industry. These finalists represent the future of accounting, demonstrating creativity and innovation that will help shape our profession moving forward."
AAT extended its heartfelt congratulations to all finalists, Bennsion said. “We wish them luck and look forward to celebrating right alongside, on the 8th of October,” she concluded.
The awards will take place at Camden's iconic Roundhouse, London next month. More information and remaining tickets are available for purchase here.
Photo credit: AE Awards 2023 - Alistair Veryard Photography for AccountingWEB
