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It’s the big 5-0 for the Champion of accountancy training
July 3rd, 2019Here at Champion, we’ve shown our commitment to development, career progression and upskilling of local talent by reaching the milestone of 50 industry qualifications achieved by our staff in the last five years. Our group of practices offer young people the opportunity to build successful careers, supporting them throughout professional exams, whilst also giving trainees the chance to earn a competitive […]
READ MORE »Champion named red rose county’s best accountancy firm
June 21st, 2019What a superb night it was for Champion Accountants recently, after we were named Financial Services Firm of the Year at the Lancashire Business Awards 2019. With practices in Preston and Blackpool, we’ve a rich history supporting businesses across Lancashire, with us working with a number of family owned companies through multiple generations of ownership and supporting others from start-up right […]
READ MORE »Chester accountants champion staff growth
May 30th, 2019Chester accountancy practice, Champion Accountants, has laid the foundation for further growth of its specialist Trust and Estate Tax service following the promotion of Claire Lightowler. Claire’s remit as Trust and Estate Tax Manager is to act as the key point of contact between trustees, executors, solicitors and HMRC. Her responsibilities within the new role […]
READ MORE »Adding value to client relationships
May 21st, 2019Going the extra mile by delivering added value is part of our DNA at Champion Accountants, and by drawing on our range of complementary services and expertise across the Group ensures that we can support our clients in achieving their goals and creating wealth. One particular long-standing client recently turned to us for advice after […]
READ MORE »Champion Accountants Client Manager shortlisted in top finance award
May 16th, 2019We were extremely excited when our own David Herd was shortlisted for Insider’s Young Accountant of the Year, and whilst he may not have taken home top prize on the night, we are hugely proud to have David recognised amongst the North West’s best young talent. The Young Professionals Awards celebrate those under the age […]
READ MORE »Champion retains Platinum ACCA accreditation
February 27th, 2019Leading SME advisors, Champion Accountants, has retained its Platinum Learning Partner Status from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), demonstrating its continued commitment to staff training and development. The ACCA’s Approved Employer Programme recognises employers with outstanding training programmes and those providing the highest level of support to their trainees in order to achieve […]
READ MORE »Donations that count this Christmas
December 17th, 2018Christmas is the season of giving and our offices have been working hard to make sure that those less fortunate receive some festive cheer. Rather than giving one another Secret Santa presents this year, our Preston practice has instead donated the equivalent £55 that they would have spent on gifts for one another to The […]
READ MORE »Making the most of R&D tax relief
November 30th, 2018So many businesses are overlooking research and development (R&D) tax relief, not realising that they could be eligible for the Government incentive, which can help to reduce your Corporation Tax bill or provide a cash repayment on the money invested. In fact, according to figures from HMRC, only 26,255 (0.3 per cent) of SMEs are […]
READ MORE »Championing long service
November 6th, 2018We’re celebrating an even richer staff history across our network of accountancy practices in Manchester, Chester, Preston and Blackpool, as more of our team reached the milestone of 10 years’ service with Champion. This now brings the total number of our staff recording more than a decade with us to 39, with a combined service […]
READ MORE »Champion Accountants expands R&D tax team
October 31st, 2018Champion Accountants’ Manchester office has welcomed group tax planning associate, Martin Frain, into its specialist Research & Development (R&D) team to support the growth in tax relief claims. Martin played a key role in Champion Contractors’ expansion into Scotland earlier this year and spent the past six months coordinating the opening of its new Falkirk […]
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