Powys accountant named among best of Wales service sector
KC Accountancy Services has been named a finalist in the 2025 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards, shortlisted in the Service Industries Entrepreneur of the Year category for Wales.
Known as 'The Grammys of Entrepreneurship', the awards celebrate the most exceptional and inspiring business stories across the UK.
This year's shortlist includes over 800 entrepreneurs from every nation and region of the UK, all recognised for their innovation, impact and resilience.
Past winners include the founders of BrewDog, Grenade, ClearScore, Zilch, and Unbiased, many of whom were recognised early in their entrepreneurial journey by the awards.
Kim Cleminson-Jones, founder of KC Accountancy Services, said: 'We're absolutely thrilled to be named a finalist. It's an incredible honour to be recognised alongside some of the UK's most exciting and ambitious businesses.
"This recognition is a huge testament to the hard work of our team and our mission to make accountancy accessible, personal, and genuinely supportive for small businesses across rural Wales and beyond.'
Frankie James, founder of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, added: 'We're so proud to reveal this year's shortlist, a truly remarkable group of founders who are changing lives and transforming industries.
"The quality of entries gets stronger every year, and it's clear that the entrepreneurial spirit in the UK is more alive than ever. Many of our finalists go on to become household names, and we can't wait to watch what this year's cohort achieves next.'
Winners will be announced at a prestigious awards ceremony on Monday, November 17th 2025, held at London's Grosvenor House, where over 1,500 entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders will come together to celebrate entrepreneurial success.
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