Nordens Named Silver Runner-up for Mid-Tier Firm of the Year 2026
We are delighted to share that Nordens has been named Silver Runner-up for Mid-Tier Firm of the Year at the 2026 Accounting Excellence Awards.
Earlier this summer we were shortlisted as a Finalist for the award. To now come away as the Silver Runner-up, recognised among the most innovative and inspiring firms in the profession, is a result we are genuinely proud of.
What the award recognises
The Mid-Tier Firm of the Year award celebrates the most innovative and inspiring mid-tier firms in the accounting profession. It is judged on the strength and quality of the firm, a clear client vision, and a distinctive way of doing business.
Crucially, it is an evidence-led award. Firms must show real proof of how they work, how they look after their clients and how they grow their people, rather than simply make the case in words. To be recognised as runner-up against that standard means the judges saw something in the substance of what we do, not just the story we tell.
Why this means so much to us
We have always believed accountancy should be about more than compliance. Our aim is to be a proactive growth partner to ambitious businesses, combining commercial insight with technical excellence, which is how we approach our Strategic Advisory work. This result tells us that direction is being noticed beyond our own walls.
It also reflects how we have chosen to build the firm. Over the past year we have focused on the things that make Nordens what it is:
- A sector-led, relationship-driven practice. We build deep expertise in the industries we serve, from construction and property investors and landlords to technology, recruitment, professional services and sports and media, so advice is grounded in the real world our clients operate in rather than theory.
- A modern client experience. A dedicated team meets regularly to review feedback and refine every stage of the client journey, and our monthly webinars and articles turn complex financial and tax changes into practical actions. The goal is a service that anticipates, rather than reacts.
- A digital home that works as hard as we do. Our website is built around accessibility, clarity and genuine resources. Clients can read the latest insights and use the free tools in Nordens+, including the Capital Gains Tax calculator, the salary and dividend calculator, the break-even profit calculator, the High Income Child Benefit Charge calculator and the sale readiness checklist, so they can make better decisions faster.
- An inclusive approach to financial education. We have invested in making financial advice understandable and empowering for a broader range of entrepreneurs, including neurodivergent business owners who have too often been underserved by the profession. Our diversity, inclusion and community work sits at the centre of that.
- Our people. We give our team confidence, responsibility and room to grow, encourage collaboration across departments and make sure contribution is recognised. You can see how the firm is put together on our About and Team pages, and what it is like to work here on our Careers page. Diverse perspectives make better decisions for our clients, and this award belongs to the whole team.
As a proudly independent, privately owned firm, recognition like this carries particular weight. It shows you do not need to be part of a large consolidated group to stand among the best in the profession. Independence lets us stay close to our clients, decide quickly and invest in what actually makes a difference.
What this looks like in practice
The proof of a firm is in the outcomes it delivers, which is why we publish our client results openly. Whether that is cloud accounting and accounting compliance handled properly in the background, tax planning and international tax advice that keeps more of what you earn, audit and assurance delivered to a high standard, senior financial support through a fractional CFO, or family and high net worth guidance for more complex personal affairs, the same standard applies.
We also publish plain-English guides for the areas owners search for most, including accountants in Essex, accountants in East London, accountants in Romford, accountants in Canary Wharf, construction accountants in London, technology accountants in London, property accountants in London, recruitment accountants in London and professional services accountants in London.
A thank you
This is never the achievement of one person. It belongs to every member of our team, and to the clients who trust us, challenge us and grow alongside us. Thank you for being part of it.
Looking ahead
Silver is something to celebrate, and it is also a benchmark. We will keep building the firm around clear advice, genuine partnership and sector expertise, and we will keep raising the standard we hold ourselves to.
If you would like to find out how our team can support your business, please contact us, request a quote or explore our services.