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35 Under 35: Winners 2022

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…

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Working at Ensors Chartered Accountants

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…

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Training at Ensors Chartered Accountants

“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…

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The major issues law firms face in the current financial climate

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…

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Talent shortage: A key driver of accountancy M&A activity

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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Q&A with Carl Lundberg, Partner at Gerald Edelman

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…

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M&A: Preparing the sale of your legal or accountancy practice

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…

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Bank of England interview

In March, our Managing Director and Founder, Andrew Hilliard, sat down for a conversation with Phil Eckersley. Phil is an Agent from the Bank of England. To discuss the current state of the economy and recruitment industry. Welcome to our Bank of England interview. Phil Eckersley is the Agent for the South East and East Anglia…

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Q&A with Harry Briggs, Director of ESG Reporting, KPMG

In our first Q&A with members of the 35 Under 35, we had the opportunity to talk with Harry Briggs. Harry is Director of ESG Reporting at KPMG. In this article we discuss his career path into accountancy. As well as his current role at KPMG, the different ways businesses can gather ESG information. They…

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M&A Accountancy Practice Owners: Options and Structures for Sale, Exit or Merger

It has been well documented and reported the high level of M&A activity within the Accountancy Practice market. The factors driving this I have discussed in previous articles. These factors are still at play. Let me outline Accountancy Practice owners’ M&A options. With many individuals using the phrase “post-pandemic”, the Partners falling into the category…

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