Bishop Fleming, an audit, accountancy and tax firm based in Cheltenham, has been recognised for best tax practice at the national 2025 Tolley’s Taxation Awards, which took place at the Hilton Park Lane in London.
The Best Tax Practice in a Regional Firm award recognises the company's 'success in delivering market-leading tax services, technical expertise and innovative solutions to businesses and individuals across the UK'.
Bishop Fleming, which has offices across the south west and more recently, in Birmingham, has won a series of awards over the past year or so, including Large Firm of the Year, Employer of the Year, Client Service Award and the ESG (Pride) Award at the Accounting Excellence Awards in 2024, as well as being recertified as a Great Place to Work.
Chris Walklett, partner and head of corporate tax, said: 'Winning this award is a fantastic recognition of the expertise, dedication and client-first approach that defines our tax team. We’re proud to deliver technically robust, innovative and tailored advice to clients across the region and beyond, helping them navigate complex tax landscapes while driving sustainable growth.
'This success also reflects our ongoing investment in our people and the business. Over the past year, we’ve strengthened our team with senior hires from Big Four and top 10 firms and enhanced our client experience through technology and process innovation, ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional value in an increasingly complex environment.'
Bishop Fleming expects to exceed fees of £50m in 2025 and, after appointing five new partners in the last 12 months, it plans to promote or recruit six more to strengthen its leadership and support its client base.
It will also take on 70 new apprentices in 2025 through its apprentice programme, which was rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Iona Martin, partner and head of personal tax at Bishop Fleming, added: 'Since joining Bishop Fleming, I’ve seen first hand how our tax team goes beyond delivering technical excellence – we build trusted relationships, work seamlessly across teams and put our clients first, every step of the way.
'Our
investment in people, technology and leadership creates an environment where
talented professionals thrive and innovate. This award is a testament to the
values we live every day and to the collective commitment of our people to
delivering outstanding outcomes for our clients.'
