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Ipswich accountancy firm shortlisted for national small business award

An Ipswich accountancy firm is among the finalists for a national award recognising the UK's top small businesses.

The RSZ Accountancy team
The RSZ Accountancy team

RSZ Accountancy  has been shortlisted for the Best Small Business category at the UK Small Business Awards 2026, which celebrates performance, innovation and excellence across the country.

Why it matters: The firm, which has eight members of staff and is based in Ipswich, is one of a small number of businesses selected from entries described by the awards organisers as reaching "an incredibly high standard" this year.

What they're saying: Nick Hampton , managing director of RSZ Accountancy, said: "We are incredibly proud to be recognised as a finalist at the UK Small Business Awards. It is an honour to be recognised for the work we do, trying to help small businesses navigate through some incredibly tough times."

What's next: The winners will be revealed at a ceremony on 19 December 2026 at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham, where the national top ten will be announced live on stage.

The bottom line: RSZ Accountancy's shortlisting puts an Ipswich firm in the national spotlight as one of the UK's most accomplished small businesses.

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