Clive Owen LLP, one of the North’s leading independent accountancy, business and tax advisory firms, is celebrating further success after being awarded a series of prestigious honours at the 2026 Yorkshire Accountancy Awards.
The firm, based at Northminster Business Park, Poppleton, was recognised as Mid-Tier Firm of the Year, with its York office Partner, Phillipa Symington, named Partner of the Year.
The Yorkshire Accountancy Awards, which were hosted at New Dock Hall, Leeds yesterday (Thursday, 26 February), recognise excellence, innovation and people focused leadership across the region’s accountancy profession.
Established in 1983, Clive Owen LLP has grown from a small sole trader operation into a dynamic firm with five offices in Darlington, Durham, York, Middlesbrough and Newcastle, and a workforce in the region of 150 colleagues. The practice prides itself on delivering multi-disciplinary expertise while maintaining a reputation for a personal, client-focused service.
These award successes mark a year of growth and innovation at Clive Owen LLP’s 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 Symington, who is also the firm’s Head of Audit Compliance, 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.
“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,” said Phillipa Symington. “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.”
Across the wider business, Clive Owen LLP has achieved Great Place to Work accredited status for the second consecutive year and secured Good Business Charter accreditation in recognition of its commitment to responsible business practices. The firm is also among the first cohort of businesses accepted onto the Government’s new Fair Payment Code and one of only a few practices to be recognised as an Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) Climate Champion. Continued investment in its bespoke talent development programme has accompanied team growth to approximately 150 colleagues across its five offices.
