Edinburgh-Based Accountability Achieves ‘Triple Crown’ Of Accolades

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Accountability, an Edinburgh-based financial services and accounting business, is celebrating a trilogy of national accolades: being named a Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026, achieving B Corp certification, and becoming one of the first organisations in the UK to be accredited as a flexible workspace.

Since it was established in 2012 by Rosie Berridge, Accountability has set itself apart from competitors by putting people first and focusing on doing business in the right way. An accounting service with a difference, Accountability has supported over 130 businesses across the UK to grow through its bespoke professional expertise and financial services.

With an 83% annual client retention rate, and 87% of new clients coming through existing client referrals, Accountability’s approach to business is resonating with the industry.

Founder, Rosie Berridge, said:

“At the end of last year, Xero published research that showed two in five small business owners don’t know if they’re making a profit. Sadly, this statistic is all too relatable for us, as many of our clients have faced this exact problem before coming to us and learning how to understand their finances in a way that makes sense to them."

"Through our work we support business owners to thrive, not just survive. We act as an outsourced finance department and provide customised support to allow them to focus on growing their business while we help them to understand the numbers behind them."

"From automating finance workflows, to bringing clarity to numbers and restructuring reports so they provide insights business owners actually need, we provide a flexible service that takes the stigma and guesswork out of running a business. It’s this approach to business that has seen us grow from a team of five in 2020 to a team of 17 today and has ensured clients not only stay with us, but also refer us to other business owners in need.”

Alongside its professional approach to supporting clients, Accountability’s recent B Corp Certification and Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 Small Organisation accreditation demonstrate its deeply embedded employee-focused culture. The business puts people at the heart of everything it does, operating a highly flexible working policy and sharing 15% of its net profits amongst the team. It’s this attitude to work and building a workplace that evolves with the needs of its employees that has seen it recognised by Flexibility Works Scotland as one of the first ten accredited flexible workplaces in the country.

Berridge added:

“When I founded Accountability I did so because I knew the traditional model of ‘once a year accounting’ doesn’t give small business owners the support they actually require - they need someone available throughout the year with real understanding and insights on their business."

"Whether we’re supporting a new local startup or helping an established business untangle a financial mess left behind by previous advisors, our philosophy is simple: we put people first. We firmly believe in running our business with integrity, flexibility and a strong sense of community. Securing B Corp status and being recognised by the Sunday Times proves that when you genuinely look after and care about your team and clients, business growth naturally follows.”

Committed to supporting the local community, Accountability also donates a percentage of profits each year to charity. This year, the business will donate 5% of its annual profits to Give Blood 4 Good, a Scottish charity set up to encourage as many young adults across the UK to donate blood as possible, to ensure everyone who needs a blood transfusion can receive one. Alongside this profit share, the team is also participating in a number of additional fundraising activities, from skydives to a Munro challenge, with an overall donation target of £12,000. Last year saw Accountability donate £3,265 to Cancer Card.

As part of its ambition to support businesses of all sizes to understand and recharge their finances, Accountability is running a free three-part webinar series this August. Taking place on August 5, 12 and 19, the webinars will run for 45 minutes over lunchtime and deep dive into topics such as how to supercharge Xero, how to access the insights every business needs, and how to customise your financial support to enable your business to grow.

For more information on Accountability, or to sign up for the upcoming webinar series, visit here.

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Jamie, 38, joined us for £1M from Fleetwood Town in 2012 and has gone on to become a Premier League, FA Cup, Community Shield and double Championship winner during a golden era for our Club.

There is no other player more synonymous with the incredible successes achieved in that time and, with nearly 500 appearances and almost 200 goals to his name, Vardy’s achievements on Filbert Way are unrivalled throughout our 141-year history.

The legendary striker leaves the Club after a trophy-laden 13 years
The 38-year-old is closing in on 500 appearances since joining City in 2012
His final King Power Stadium appearance will be on Sunday 18 May
We can confirm legendary striker Jamie Vardy will leave Leicester City this summer after 13 seasons that have seen him become our greatest-ever player.

Jamie’s final game at King Power Stadium will be on Sunday 18 May against Ipswich Town, where he will bid farewell to the supporters with whom he has lived through his rise from a non-league hopeful to one of the best goal scorers the Premier League has ever seen.

Leicester City Chairman, Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, said:

“Jamie is unique. He is a special player and an even more special person. He holds a place in the hearts of everyone connected to Leicester City, and he certainly has my deepest respect and affection. I am endlessly grateful for everything he has given to this Football Club."

“Although Jamie’s time with us as a player is ending, he and his family will always be welcomed back to King Power Stadium with open arms after all he has achieved. On behalf of everyone at Leicester City, I wish Jamie and his family the very best for the future and I know our supporters will join us in giving him the send-off he deserves at the end of this season.”

Jamie himself confirmed the news today with a personal message on his social media channels.

He leaves Leicester City as the third-highest goal scorer and appearance-maker in our history and has been a pivotal figure in all our recent achievements. From our ‘Great Escape' in 2014/15, to the 5000/1 Premier League title win a season later that is regarded as one of the greatest sporting achievements of all time - he has been at the heart of it all.

That season included his record-breaking run of scoring in 11 consecutive Premier League games - a record that still stands – and Jamie being named the Premier League Player of the Season and the Football Writers’ Association’s Footballer of the Year. He would go on in subsequent seasons to continue scoring goals in the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League, while also securing the Premier League Golden Boot with 23 goals in 2019/20.

As well as lifting two Championship titles with the Foxes - the most recent as captain and an entire decade after the first - Vardy has also helped us win our first-ever FA Cup in 2021. In doing so, he became the only player in history to have played in every round of the competition from the preliminary stages to the final - a testament to the hard work, dedication and talent that has seen him rise to the top of the game.

Jamie's career with Leicester City and his unparalleled contributions will be celebrated in the build-up to our final home fixture of the season as we express our deepest gratitude to a true great of this Football Club.

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