AN INDEPENDENT accountancy practice in Ashton-under-Lyne has won a national award recognising its commitment to developing talent and creating career opportunities.
Sterling Finance (UK) Limited was named winner of the Approved Employer Award at the inaugural ACCA UK Awards 2026, held in London on October 23.
The award celebrates the firm’s longstanding commitment to supporting apprentices and graduates, developing professional talent and helping people build careers in accountancy.
The achievement follows Sterling Finance’s success at the British Accountancy Awards in 2019, highlighting its continued investment in people and the development of the profession.
The inaugural ACCA UK Awards recognise individuals and organisations making an impact across the accountancy and finance sector through leadership, innovation, talent development, community contribution and professional excellence.
Sterling Finance, which is based on Oldham Road, was named winner of the Approved Employer category, with West Midlands Pension Fund highly commended.
Other winners included Sajan Sandhu, who received the Emerging Finance Leader award, and Owen Davies, who won the Finance Impact award.
Louise Morriss, managing director of Zedra Group, received the Distinguished Executive Leadership and Service Award, while Sabrina Seid was named Student of the Year.
Chelsea Shelley, head of member engagement at ACCA UK, said the awards showcased achievements from members, employers and finance professionals across the UK.
The awards celebrate the ACCA community, from students beginning their careers to senior executives helping shape the future of finance.
ACCA, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, is a global professional accountancy body supporting more than 266,100 members and 546,500 future members across 179 countries.