The accountancy firm has been recognised at the awards for being client-focused and going above and beyond compliance with advisory services entrenched in everything they do.

Ashton McGill said that it was “so humbled” to have been given the award.

The company added: “It means so much to the team and we know it’s going to help our cause so much.

“Back in 2017, we set up Ashton McGill with the aim of truly helping people. Helping them build better businesses, helping them build more purposeful businesses, helping them achieve their big, audacious goals.

“Two years on, and we’re so proud of the community we’ve grown and the wonderful communities we’re a part of. We feel truly lucky to work with such amazing people every day and receiving this award has really solidified our sense of purpose. We’re so excited for everything that’s to come and to help more businesses achieve incredible things.”

Johnston Carmichael was also successful at the Xero Awards, after being recognised as ‘Large Firm of The Year’.

The awards ceremony was held at Electric Brixton in London and was hosted by comedian Lucy Porter. The awards celebrated the achievements of those in the accountancy sector with 150 guests in attendance.