Last week, we got together to celebrate a big milestone – 10 years since Kevin Drew founded Ascentant Accountancy. It was a chance to look back at how far we’ve come, from Kevin starting out in a caravan to now having two offices in Ripley and Derby, a growing team and some brilliant clients along…
Thinking about hiring a young person? There could be funding available. The Youth Jobs Grant could provide eligible employers with £3,000 towards employing a young person aged 18 to 24. The scheme is open to employers of any size, including sole traders, and can be used for eligible paid jobs of at least 25 hours…
A big well done to Adam Roome, our Accounts Assistant, who is currently studying towards his AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting with EMA training. Adam has recently passed two more modules: Business Tax and Drafting & Interpreting Financial Statements – it’s great to see him continuing to build his knowledge and develop his…
Could 12 months of free accountancy support make a difference to your organisation or business? We’re giving three organisations the opportunity to receive a full year of free accountancy support from Ascentant – and there’s now just ONE WEEK left to nominate. We’re looking for: You can nominate yourself or someone else – whether…
We’re delighted to share some good news from our Derby team – Tom Finnegan has been promoted to Team Leader in our Legal Cashiering team! Tom’s journey with Ascentant makes this one extra special. He started with us as an apprentice, and it’s been fantastic to see him grow in confidence, develop his skills and…
Last week, our Founder, Kevin Drew, and Practice Manager, Scott Reast, attended Accountex to catch up on the latest developments in the accountancy industry. It was a chance to explore new technology, hear what’s happening across the profession and speak to other accountants and industry experts. We’re always keen to keep up with changes in…
We’re delighted to welcome Scott Gration to Ascentant Accountancy. Scott has joined our Derby team as an Apprentice Legal Cashier. We’re looking forward to supporting Scott as he develops his skills and experience and watching him grow and thrive in his new role. It’s great to have you on board, Scott – welcome to the…
If you run an independent pub, restaurant or café, it’s worth knowing about the new Hospitality Grant Scheme. The three-year scheme is designed to support projects that: • help new hospitality businesses get off the ground • bring vacant premises back into use • create training and employment opportunities • help existing hospitality venues adapt, diversify and grow …
Payroll might happen quietly in the background, but when it goes wrong…everyone notices! This week is all about recognising the people who keep payroll running smoothly and making sure employees are paid accurately, on time and with the right deductions. At Ascentant, our payroll team helps take the stress out of payroll for businesses…
We want to give something back to the communities and businesses around us – so we’re offering three organisations 12 months free accountancy support from Ascentant. We’re looking for: You can nominate yourself or someone else. Maybe you know a local CIC doing brilliant work or an LGBTQ+ owned business that could benefit from some…