BlueFox Accounting wins Finance Professional of the Year at the Made in Manchester Awards

I'm absolutely delighted to share that I've been named Finance Professional of the Year at the 2026 Made in Manchester Awards.

It still feels a little surreal. When I started BlueFox in November 2024, it was just me and a home office. There were no inherited clients, no ready-made pipeline and no outside investment, just a belief that small businesses, charities and community organisations deserve an accountant who takes the time to help them understand their numbers.

How far we've come

Every client we've won has come through referrals and word of mouth, and I'm incredibly grateful to everyone who has trusted us with their business or recommended us to someone else. In the last two years we've:

• Moved into our own premises just off Shaw high street.

• Run free monthly Accountancy Drop-In Clinics at Oldham Library as part of the Build a Business programme.

• Worked with local schools and colleges on apprenticeship academies, mentoring and interview skills workshops.

  
  

More than compliance

This award recognises something I care about deeply. Accounting isn't just about balancing the books or filing returns on time. It's about building long-lasting relationships and being a trusted partner who helps owners make better decisions. That's what we aim to do for every client, whether they're a sole trader, a growing SME, a charity or a CIC.

What's next

We're not slowing down. Over the coming year we're planning to grow the team through apprenticeships, keep supporting the local business community, and continue championing the sole traders, SMEs, charities, social enterprises and LGBTQIA+ organisations we're proud to work with.

If you'd like to find out how BlueFox Accounting could support your business, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you.