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Accounting Excellence Awards 2024 highlight AAT members’ achievements

23 Sep 2024
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The awards recognise contributions to accountancy, so it’s no surprise its shortlists feature more than a dozen AAT members.

Now in its 19th year, the Accounting Excellence Awards look to host their biggest event yet at this year’s ceremony, which takes place on Tuesday 8 October at Camden Roundhouse. More information and remaining tickets are available for purchase here. 

The Accounting Excellence Awards recognise accountants who have demonstrated excellence in their work, pushed the boundaries of innovation and made remarkable contributions to the accounting profession.

They highlight the most ambitious firms, teams and individuals in accounting and finance. So it’s no surprise that AAT members are represented in so many categories.

“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,”

Sarah Beale, CEO, AAT

Shortlisted members

  • 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

AAT’s involvement

AAT is also proud that Claire Bennison, Executive Director of Customer, Partnerships and Innovation at AAT, is invited to judge the Breakout Star Category. She says “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.”

The awards will take place at Camden’s iconic Roundhouse, London next month. More information and tickets are available for purchase here. 

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