A company more than 100 years has won a monthly award.
Huddersfield-based Sheards Accountancy Ltd has been named Business of the Month in the competition run by law firm Eaton Smith in conjunction with the Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce and government export support arm UK Trade & Industry.
The firm of chartered accountants, business and tax advisors, has been acting for family businesses and private individuals since 1903 when the business was founded. It remained in family ownership until 2002.
Current owners and directors Kevin Winterburn and Carolyn Atkinson have remodelled and rejuvenated the business, enabling it to grow significantly as a modern innovative firm which can service the ever-changing needs of a modern day client while providing a highly personalised service primarily to SMEs in Huddersfield and surrounding areas.
The firm, based at New North Road, is also well known for its proactive efforts in working on a number of initiatives that benefit the local community,
The judges chose Sheards as Business of the Month for its good track record in the local business community, its growth in recent years and the launch of new services.
Staff numbers have increased and the firm is active in providing apprenticeships. In addition, five members of staff are going through training for qualifications. Sheards also supports charities and undertakes volunteer work via the chamber’s Mentor Scheme.
Mr Winterburn said: “At Sheards we are proud of our long history, but are equally passionate about delivering a service that meets the requirements of today’s businesses.
“We are therefore delighted to have been awarded Business of the Month and that our hard work and dedication to our clients, employees and wider community has been recognised.”
The awards are open to firms in Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. Contact Ian Greenwood on 01484 821389.
