Jeffreys Henry LLP, the UK’s leading auditor to PLUS listed companies, was last night awarded ‘Reporting Accountant of the Year’ at the annual PLUS Awards, ahead of shortlisted competitors Kingston Smith LLP, HW Fisher & Company and Adler Shine LLP. 

Now in its fifth year, the PLUS Awards recognise achievements of the best PLUS companies and advisers.

The Judges, commented: “Jeffreys Henry was very active on PLUS during 2011 and has demonstrated exceptional understanding of client needs and requirements.”

Mark Tenzer, Partner, Jeffreys Henry LLP,  commented: “We are delighted to have received this award in recognition of our on-going commitment to companies considering listing, or already listed, on the PLUS stock exchange, and look forward to working with PLUS and Alfred Henry Corporate Finance in the coming year.”

This award follows Jeffreys Henry’s achievement of having climbed to 12th place in Morningstar’s Auditor’s league table of Total AIM Clients.

Cyril Theret, Chief Executive, PLUS Markets Group, commented: “We are delighted to celebrate the impressive achievements of PLUS-SX companies and their advisers in what was another challenging year in terms of market conditions and the underlying economic environment. The winners are testament to the continuing opportunities that can be unlocked by small and medium sized companies in the capital markets, and the growth that can be generated as a result.”

With a team dedicated to working with AIM and PLUS listed companies, Jeffreys Henry is a real alternative to the larger accountancy firms in terms of a cost-effective service, hands on approach and close partner contact.

The PLUS Stock Exchange offers access to capital for businesses seeking the first step onto a public market. Alongside the ability to raise funds and increase their profile, companies benefit from lower costs and a more flexible regulatory regime than other UK exchanges.