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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…

October is Black History Month. A time when we celebrate the contributions of black people in the UK and on the world stage. Black History Month was first marked in the UK in October 1987.  Entering its 35th year of celebration, Black History Month 2022 UK runs throughout the month of October. This year’s theme, Time for…

Our 35 Under 35 rankings, in partnership with Accountancy Age. Showcasing the Accountancy industry’s rising talent and highlights the young UK professionals who are making great contributions to their fields. Here is the alphabetical list of the 35 winners for 2022. All entrants should be proud of being listed and standing out as leaders in their…

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….

In our second Q&A with members of the Accountancy Age 35 Under 35 list 2021. We had the opportunity to ask Carl Lundberg, Partner at Gerald Edelman, about current trends in the Accounting industry. And the advice he would give to those building a career in the field. We’ve noticed many trends popping up within the industry…

As Accountancy and Legal Practice M&A sale specialists, we understand the importance of planning the succession of your practice. Get yourself ready to prepare the sale of your legal or accountancy practice. We understand that for exiting or retiring Partners this will be one of the most important decisions of your career. Our consultative and…