Insights

In early January, Steven Burgess, Director at Scrutton Bland, sat down with Scott Golding, Associate Portfolio Director at AJ Chambers. Steven discusses his career to date and the benefits of working at a leading Accountancy firm. Hi Steven, who are you and what do you do? I’m a Director at Scrutton Bland in our audit…

Our update for M&A Q1 2023. What a year 2022 proved to be in terms of M&A activity within the Accountancy and Legal Practice space, but no time to come up for air as such high levels are forecasted to remain for at least the next two years. M&A Q1 2023 update This sustained level…

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…

Part IV in our series. In this article we ask Charlotte Lishman about her career and her current role as Associate Director at Grunberg & Co, as well as her thoughts on the lack of practice-focused software being developed in the industry. Hi Charlotte, who are you and what do you do? I am an…

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…

In this article we discuss Craig Ewins-Jones’ career path into Accountancy and his thoughts on how firms are having to adapt their strategies and structures to ensure efficient service to their clients. Hi Craig, who are you and what do you do? I am an Audit and Accounts Manager for Rickard Luckin Ltd and have…

Off the back of Accountancy Age’s annual 35 Under 35 list release, winners give insights into how technology is changing the way accountants work. Accountancy Age’s 35 under 35 highlights the rising stars of the Accountancy profession, featuring those who have made great professional contributions to the field and their individual firms.   At the end…

The 35 Under 35 Accountancy 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 and…

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,…

Could you please tell us a bit about your background before joining AJ Chambers? Prior to joining AJ Chambers, I worked and trained for 4 years at a Top 100 law firm as a Corporate Solicitor, after I completed the Legal Practice Course and achieved a Masters in Law, Business and Management at the University…