The winners of the prestigious Finance Awards Wales 2023 were announced during a glittering ceremony held at City Hall on May 12th. The event, which was attended by leading figures from the finance industry, celebrated excellence in finance across Wales.
The Finance Awards Wales is an annual event that recognizes the achievements of individuals, teams, and companies within the finance sector in Wales. This year's event was a resounding success, with a record number of entries received and a high level of competition across all categories.
The Winners of the Finance Awards Wales 2023 are:
Rising Star of the Year sponsored by Admiral
- Liam Wolley from Transport for Wales
Independent Practice of the Year sponsored by ACCA
- Lumin Accountancy
Accounts Technician of the Year sponsored by AAT
- Jordan Meek from Leekes
Accountant of the Year sponsored by Acuity Legal
- Keith Johns from Hodge Bank
Payroller of the Year sponsored by The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals
- Lisa Blair from BBC
Small Finance Team of the Year sponsored by Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
- Catsci
Financial Controller of the Year sponsored by Toward
- Bethan Jones from Protectorcomms Ltd
Public Sector team of the Year sponsored by The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy
- Companies House
Medium/Large Finance Team of the Year sponsored by The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
- Celsa UK
Finance Project of the Year Sponsored by Time Finance
- Propel Finance
CSR Project of the Year sponsored by Barford Owen Davies
- Transport for Wales
Young Finance Director of the Year sponsored by b2b IT Services
- Nicole Graff from SA Brain & Co
Chief Financial Officer/Finance Director of the Year sponsored by Principality Building Society
- Nicole Graff from SA Brain & Co
Highly Commended 2023
Rising Star – Matt Steele from Companies House
Rising Star – Jordan Meek from Leekes
Independent Practice – Zeal Tax
Accountant – Hannah Davies from JoJo Maman Bébé
Accountant – Robbie Brotherton from Principality Building Society
Account Technician – Thomas Rees from POBL
Account Technician – Lowri Scandrett from BBC
Small Finance Team – Sero
Small Finance Team – Ogi
Small Finance Team – Denbighshire Leisure Ltd
CFO / Finance Director of the year – Mark Bate from CatSci
Payroller of the Year – Rita Baines from Transport for Wales
Payroller of the Year –Karen Tebby from Trivallis
Finance project of the Year – CatSci
“We're delighted to announce the winners of the Finance Awards Wales 2023,” said Ken Poole Chair of the judges. “The competition was incredibly tough this year, and it's a testament to the strength of the finance industry in Wales that we received so many high-quality entries. Congratulations to all the winners, who represent the very best of the finance sector in Wales.”
The Finance Awards Wales 2023 was sponsored by a number of leading companies in the finance industry, including Principality Building Society, Admiral, and Time Finance
“We're proud to have sponsored the Finance Awards Wales this year,” said Iain Mansfield CFO for Principality Building Society. “The awards showcase the talent and expertise of the finance sector in Wales, and we're thrilled to have been a part of this important event.”
The Finance Awards Wales 2023 was a tremendous success, and we look forward to next year's event, which promises to be even bigger and better.
For more information, please visit the Finance Awards Wales website at www.financeawardswales.com
Contact: Matt Hyde Finance Awards Wales [email protected] +44 7977136477
