As we approach the end of another year, it’s a fitting time to reflect on our journey, celebrate our achievements, and look ahead to what promises to be an exciting future.
This month’s theme of reflection is a great opportunity to discuss our firm’s progress and the great things we have achieved in 2023.
This November, we will be celebrating International Accounting Day on the 11th.
This day serves as a reminder of the vital role that accounting plays in the business world.
It’s a day to recognise the hard work and dedication of accountants everywhere, including our talented team at Smailes Goldie.
We are also thrilled to announce that Jamie Chilcott has joined us as a partner this year, bringing our total number of partners to an impressive 12.
Jamie has over a decade of accounting experience since starting his career with us.
His expertise and vision align perfectly with our firm’s ethos, and we are excited to see how his leadership will contribute to our firm’s standing as a leading, independent firm with a family feel.
2023 has been a landmark year for us in many ways.
We’ve been honoured to make it onto the UK Government’s Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers for 2023.
This recognition underscores our commitment to fostering the professional growth of our apprentices, who are an integral part of our future. This year we saw our largest ever intake of trainees.
This influx of fresh talent is a testament to our commitment to nurturing the next generation of accounting professionals.
Our comprehensive training programme to equip our trainees with the skills and knowledge they need to excel in accounting has been met with enthusiastic participation.
It also aligns seamlessly with our strategic goals for maintaining our status as a leading firm and demonstrates our desire to foster young people’s careers.
As we look back on the year, we are filled with gratitude for the milestones we’ve reached and the challenges we’ve overcome.
From securing high-profile clients to receiving industry accolades, it’s been a year of significant achievements.
We couldn’t have done it without the unwavering support of our team and our valued clients, as well as the dedication and hard work of every employee and staff member.
As we close 2023, we can’t help but feel a sense of excitement for what’s to come.
Next year, we will be marking the 125th anniversary of Smailes Goldie, a monumental milestone that speaks volumes about our firm’s resilience and reputation.
We have some big plans in the pipeline to celebrate this occasion, and we can’t wait to share them with you. Here’s to an even more successful 2024!
