ETL GLOBAL UK congratulates Harold Sharp on being named Audit Team of the Year at the prestigious 2025 Accounting Excellence Awards.
The award recognises audit teams that set the benchmark for excellence in a rapidly evolving profession. Fred Norman, Director of Audit Compliance and recently recognised in Accountancy Age’s 35 under 35 2024, accepted the accolade on behalf of the Harold Sharp team at the ceremony held at the Roundhouse, London, hosted by comedian Suzi Ruffell.
Judges highlighted Harold Sharp’s focus on progressive culture, leadership, innovation, and audit quality. They particularly praised the team for educating SMEs on audit necessity, maintaining professional boundaries, and demonstrating a commitment to team development and client education while navigating financial reporting change with confidence.
Over the past year, Harold Sharp’s audit portfolio grew by almost 20%, reflecting strong demand across multiple sectors. The team continues to expand, strengthening its offering while the wider firm scales its operations.
Commenting on the win, Fred Norman said:
“To be recognised at a national level is testament to our team’s focus and innovation. We believe audit should be more than just a compliance requirement – it’s an opportunity for internal insight and growth. Our independence means we can stay laser-focused on quality and long-term value for clients.”
Charlotte Hinchcliffe, Managing Director, added:
“Winning Audit Team of the Year reinforces that our audit practice is forward-thinking, ambitious and committed to quality – it’s fantastic recognition for the team. But the accolade also reflects our firm-wide investment in culture, standards and success. We’re proud to be setting the benchmark for what outstanding audit looks like.”
In addition to the award, Harold Sharp was shortlisted for Mid-Tier Firm of the Year for the third consecutive year, while Charlotte Hinchcliffe was shortlisted for Practice Leader of the Year.
