James Cowper Kreston

Yesterday, we were delighted to attend a careers fair at Trinity School Newbury, where we had the pleasure of connecting with the students and discussing the career opportunities we offer at James Cowper Kreston. Sarah Pearce, Harish Balachandar, and Ethan Freeman provided insight on our fantastic School Leavers programme and how we can help maximise their career potential.🌟📚 Applications for our 2025 intake are now open and due to close on 31 May 2025. Click here to find out more about our School Leavers programme and apply today to kick-start your exciting career in accountancy👉 https://lnkd.in/e8C8uQae #career #careerpotential #maximiseyourcareerpotential #schoolleavers #schoolleaversprogramme #jamescowperkreston #2025intake #opportunities #students #trinityschool #careersfair

The 13th annual Kreston UK Academies Benchmark Report published today has shown cost pressures have outstripped income in the academy trust sector for two consecutive years, leaving little room for financial manoeuvre. 📘🏫 This year the report includes over 260 Trusts representing almost 2,300 schools and has been conducted by the UK Academies Group of Kreston Global - the global network of independent accountancy firms. 🌐 Download the full report for key insights into the financial landscape of academy trusts 👉 https://lnkd.in/eq7aq-j4 Later this month we are hosting a webinar, where Darren O'Connor and Rebecca Foy will be looking into the detail of the report and issues faced by Academies and Multi-Academy Trusts. Our experts will provide you with insights into what 2025 may have to hold for the sector, so that you can maximise your school's potential. Click here to register 👉 https://lnkd.in/e54HsrDV Kreston Global #AcademiesBenchmarkReport #KrestonUK #EducationInsights #academies #educationsector #ABR25 #maximiseyourpotential

Today at our Newbury office, we held our Tax Graduate Assessment Day, welcoming applicants for Business Tax, Private Client Tax, and Employment Tax to study our ATT and ACA pathways!🎓 Our Graduate Apprenticeship Programmes provide comprehensive training and support to help you maximise your potential and achieve your career goals. Our programme offers a professional career path that includes essential qualifications, personal skills development, and hands-on work experience. These elements are designed to equip you with the knowledge and expertise needed to become a successful business adviser. Throughout the day, candidates engaged in insightful discussions with our managers, learning about the various services we offer and the exciting career opportunities available. If you are currently studying and ready to kick-start your career in accountancy, we are accepting applications for School Leavers until 31st May 2025. To find out more about our career opportunities and to maximise your potential, please click here👉 https://lnkd.in/e8C8uQae #businesstax #privateclienttax #employmenttax #accountants #advisers #ATT #ACA #graduates #careeropportunities #maximiseyourpotential

Join our Employment Tax specialists Kathy Lloyd and Kate Pollinger for our upcoming webinar, designed to help you navigate the complexities of year-end tax compliance. 🔍🗃️ Our webinar will provide you with an update on the current landscape and upcoming changes, as well as insights and opportunities to help you prepare your business for the new tax year. ✅📅 Event Details: 📅 Tuesday 25 February 2025 🕜 1:30pm - 2:15pm 📍 Your desk (online) Who should attend? 👋 HR professionals, Finance or Payroll teams. Please feel free to pass on our webinar details to any of your colleagues if you think this webinar would be beneficial for your business! Register now to uncover new opportunities for your business, so that you can maximise your business' potential 👉 https://lnkd.in/eeCpjCbp #yearendcompliance #taxyear #newopportunities #webinar #online #event #employmenttax #taxspecialists #businesses #accountants #advisers #maximiseyourpotential

We had a fantastic time at the SCASS Annual Winter Ball 2025 on Friday, hosted by ICAEW Southern Students and sponsored by Venture Recruitment Partners. 🎉 The event brought together students and newly qualified accounting and tax professionals in the Southampton area for a evening of fun and networking! A huge thank you to ICAEW Southern Students for organising such a great evening! ✨ #accountants #students #tax #professionals #scass #icaew #networking #maximiseyourpotential

We were thrilled to attend the Your Entrepreneurs Scheme (YES) final at The Royal Society in London! 🎉 Sue Staunton, Joint Managing Partner, had the privilege of being one of the judges for this innovative global competition. Helle Farmer, Senior Manager, has been a dedicated finance mentor for the scheme over the past several years and this fantastic event empowers Master’s and PhD students, postdocs, and research technicians to commercialise their ideas. For nearly 30 years, the scheme has been a crucial platform, providing participants with invaluable insights into tech transfer and the commercial world. It was great to see the culmination of hard work from the talented teams involved. 🚀 A huge congratulations to everyone who took part and thank you to the YES team for organising such a great event. We are excited to see how the next generation of entrepreneurs will continue to shape the future and maximise their potential! #YES2025 #techtransfer #entrepreneurship #professionaldevelopment #maximiseyourpotential Simon Mosey Tracey Hassall-Jones Hannah Noke

Our latest Corporate Finance Quarterly Update is now available and there’s a lot to update you on! We cover the team’s numerous transactions, Nikul Patel's recent promotion to Corporate Finance Director, our 3 awards from The Business Magazine - South East Thames Valley Deals Awards 2024, as well as being listed one of the leading Financial Advisers in the South East and South West regions in Experian’s latest M&A Review!👏🏆 It’s been a busy few months for our Corporate Finance team! Click here to read our full newsletter 👉https://lnkd.in/eQJDCaKD   If you would like to arrange a meeting to discuss your specific circumstances and options in relation to any transaction, please get in touch with Stuart Williams.   #corporatefinance #transactions #cfupdate #thamesvalleydealsawards #promotion #maximiseyourpotential #newsletter #jamescowperkreston #experians #corporatefinanceteam

Last night, we held an exclusive gin-making experience at The Henley Distillery, bringing together our valued professional connections from the Thames Valley region. 🍸 It was a fantastic evening of networking and crafting some delicious gin! Beyond producing our own unique blends and distinctive formulas, it was an excellent opportunity to reconnect with our professional contacts. 👥 Thank you to everyone who joined us and to Master Distiller Jacob Wilson for his expertise and hospitality. #ginmaking #henleydistillery #networkingevent #thamesvalley #professionalconnections #maximiseyourpotential

Missed our webinar yesterday? 💻 The recording for our ‘Navigating the Upcoming Changes to FRS 102’ webinar is now available on our website. James Pitt and Sam Britton covered everything you need to know about the FRC’s significant amendments to FRS 102, which will come into effect on 1 January 2026, and discussed the potential impact on financial reporting.🔍✏️ Watch our webinar now to find out how we can help you stay ahead, so that you can maximise your potential 👉 https://lnkd.in/eP3RxNw2 If you have any questions about the topics discussed, please get in touch with our Audit and Assurance team 👋 https://lnkd.in/eGcCXsRy #FRS #FRC #financialreporting #webinar #accountants #advisers #watchnow #maximiseyourpotential

Congratulations to all the ACA, AAT & ATT students who passed their exams this week! Your hard work and dedication has paid off – well done! 🌟👏 Are you are interested in kick-starting an exciting career in accountancy? We are accepting applications to join our School Leavers Apprenticeship Programme until 31st May 2025! To find out how you can maximise your career potential at James Cowper Kreston, please click here 👉https://lnkd.in/e8C8uQae #ACA #AAT #ATT #schoolleavers #resultsday #examresults #career #congratulations #accountants #advisors #maximiseyourcareerpotential