Larking Gowen Chartered Accountants wins at National Awards for Employee Benefits
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July 7, 2025 - Larking GowenMember firm Larking Gowen, Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors, has been recognised at the Employee Benefits Awards 2025, winning the national award for Best Benefits to Support Work-Life Balance. This accolade highlights Larking Gowen’s commitment to creating a supportive and balanced work environment for all employees.

"We are incredibly proud to receive this award. It is a testament to our ongoing commitment to creating a work environment that supports the well-being and work-life balance of our employees. This recognition is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our entire team." Julie Grimmer, Managing Partner, Larking Gowen
The Employee Benefits Awards is the UK’s leading voice on reward and benefits, attracting 130,000 monthly visitors to their website and hosting Europe’s largest Employee Benefits and Reward event annually. This year, Larking Gowen faced stiff competition from notable organisations such as Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, Lincoln College Group, Lloyds Banking Group, PepsiCo UK&I, Bosch UK Holdings, and Sopra Steria. Our innovative approach, including the use of annualised hours, impressed the panel of 24 judges and secured our win.
The awards ceremony took place in London on Friday 27 June at the Honourable Artillery Company and was hosted by comedian Maisie Adam. Representing the firm at the event were Board members and partners, Julie Grimmer, Ian Fitch, Lizzy Lloyd and Ian Webster as well as other members of the team from across the firm representing Well-being Champions, Mental Health First Aiders the Employee Forum.
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Larking Gowen Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors has been advising clients for over 100 years. Larking Gowen is one of the UK's top 40 accountancy firms, specialising in corporate finance, personal tax, legal, medical, business strategy and support, and business recovery. Larking Gowen operates from seven offices across Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex, with a team of more than 380 people. The firm's values are about service and commitment, both to clients and employees. Larking Gowen focusses on building strong, dedicated teams that share knowledge and expertise for the benefit of all clients.
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