In this insightful article, Peter Doyle, CEO of Doyle Clayton, sits down with Shannon Aldis, Recruitment Consultant at AJ Chambers. He explains the benefits of having an Employee Owned Trust and how it creates a sense of togetherness. Please could you give us a bit of background on Doyle Clayton? Founded in 1997, Doyle Clayton…
Anne Dwyer, Partner and Head of Audit in London at Kreston Reeves, sat down with Adam Munro, Associate Portfolio Director at AJ Chambers. Anne explains how becoming a Partner at the same time as starting a family can be achievable and successful. Leading an Audit team I am Anne Dwyer, Partner at Kreston Reeves. Leading…
The 35 Under 35 Accountancy Age winners give their insights into how the industry is evolving, as well as sharing their top tips on how to excel in a competitive environment. Accountancy Age’s 35 under 35 seeks to highlight the rising stars of the accountancy profession, featuring those who have made great professional contributions to the field…
Research & Development Tax Credits allow companies to claim a reduction in their Corporation Tax. For SMEs this reduction can be quite significant. R&D goes on in pretty much every successful company at some point, regardless of its size or sector. Companies must strive for the power of innovation. But where does innovation come from,…
Can we take a moment to talk about salaries? Specifically, salary bunching. When deciding where to train, or deciding on an NQ position, many aspiring and training solicitors are lured in by high NQ salaries. Who can blame them. However, NQ salaries alone are not necessarily a good indication of future earning potential. Whilst most…
We speak with Zoe Plowman, Associate Partner, about being in a leading position at a respected firms of Chartered Accountants. She reflects on her own career path to bring you more guidance on starting out in this exciting profession. Zoe starter her career with Ensors in 1998. This was after joining the firm as a Student…
Previously we detailed how you can join the firm at an entry level by utilising their trainee pathways. In this follow up we talked with Ben Jorge-Luis. Assistant Manager of the Business Services team at Ensor’s Ipswich office. About career progression, working culture, and what you can expect on a regular basis after joining the…
“Making you more than just a number”. Ensors Chartered Accountants have a long standing history as one of East Anglia’s most respected firms of Chartered Accountants. For over 130 years, Ensors has been one of the region’s most trusted service providers within the accountancy sector. What is it like to train there? Even now, amidst a…
As the cost-of-living crisis deepens, surveys suggest that half of UK workers want help from their company. But with inflation running at 9.1%, and most businesses also hit by additional costs themselves, this isn’t always possible. At present, there are four pressing matters businesses must deal with. 1. STAFF RETENTION With a record 1.3 million…
The need to plug skills gaps and talent shortages is driving deal activity in the Accounting industry. A critical skills talent shortage in M&A continues to plague accounting and professional services in 2022. New research indicates a gap of 22% to be precise. Meanwhile, the UK accountancy M&A market has gathered significant pace. With consolidation soaring in recent month….
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