Date posted: 27th Feb 2026
We are delighted to celebrate further success across our firm after being awarded a series of prestigious honours at the 2026 Yorkshire Accountancy Awards yesterday (Thursday, 26 February).
Clive Owen LLP was recognised as Mid-Tier Firm of the Year, with York office Partner, Phillipa Symington, named Partner of the Year.
The Yorkshire Accountancy Awards, which were hosted at New Dock Hall, Leeds, recognise excellence, innovation and people focused leadership across the region’s accountancy profession.
These award successes mark a year of growth and innovation at our York office, driven by strategic appointments, internal promotions and continued investment in an enhanced suite of specialist services, amid a strong year across the firm.
Since joining as Audit Partner in 2022, Phillipa has helped reinforce the firm’s quality driven culture. Her leadership has supported team development and sustainable growth, with notable successes including Jonathan Doyle’s promotion to Partner in the Accounts and Business Advisory team, and Angela Mikola joining as Tax Director, adding further specialist expertise to the team.
Across the wider firm, we have enjoyed a successful year, buoyed by continued growth and several achievements and accreditations, including:
- Achieving Great Place to Work accredited status for the second consecutive year, highlighting the firm’s commitment to fostering an outstanding experience and inclusive culture for colleagues
- Gaining Good Business Charter accreditation, in recognition of achieving commitments towards responsible business practice
- Being one of the first cohort of businesses accepted onto the Government’s new Fair Payment Code
- Being one of only a few firms to be recognised as an Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) Climate Champion
- Continued investment in our bespoke talent development programme
- Growing our team to approximately 150 colleagues across the firm’s five offices
Phillipa Symington said: “Being recognised as Mid‑Tier Firm of the Year is an achievement we are incredibly proud of, which reflects the dedication, expertise and hard work of our entire team. On a personal level, I am truly honoured to have been named Partner of the Year at such a prestigious awards ceremony, particularly given the exceptional calibre of finalists. Being shortlisted felt like an accomplishment, so to receive these awards is both humbling and deeply rewarding.
“These awards highlight the strength of our people and the culture we have built across the firm, driven by collaboration, innovation and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients.”
Simon Hook, Joint Managing Partner, added: “These latest independent endorsements further reinforce the firm’s values and our mission to deliver a bespoke, personal service to clients. Congratulations to Phillipa on her thoroughly well‑deserved recognition, and to our colleagues in York and across the wider firm for their continued commitment and invaluable contributions that make Clive Owen LLP the firm it is today.
“We look forward to building on this success in the months ahead, continuing what has already been an incredibly rewarding year for everyone associated with Clive Owen LLP.”
