Lancaster accountants celebrate second national win at The Contracting Awards 2025

Lancaster-based ICS Accounting has won a major industry award for the second year in a row.

 Established in 2002 and located at Caton Road’s Lancaster Business Park, the firm specialize in providing comprehensive accountancy solutions for every size of business, from self-employed freelancers and contractors, up to Public Limited Companies.

Now their exceptional performance, positive customer feedback and strong word of mouth recommendations have contributed to record industry acclamation, winning Best Contractor Accountancy at The Contracting Awards 2025, two years running.

The black-tie ceremony, held at the 5-star Park Lane Hilton in London, brought together leading providers from across the contracting and financial services sector.

Colin Thompson, commercial director, said: “We were absolutely thrilled just to be shortlisted again, and for three categories this year.

“To win Best Contractor Accountancy for the second year running is incredible. I’m so proud of the team, and thrilled to represent the strength and quality of the North West business community to a wide selection of industry leaders and experts.”

 Shortlisted every year since the awards launched in 2019, judges praised the firm’s client feedback, high service standards, and the strength of their Google and Trustpilot reviews, areas the ICS team place at the heart of their mantra: ‘Trust, Care and Compliance’.

 Colin added: "Client feedback was again a key part of the judging criteria.

“Knowing that our service quality, responsiveness and care stand out nationally means a huge amount to us. Winning twice isn’t the goal in itself; it’s the confidence that we’re doing things the right way, and the inspiration to raising the bar for how contractor accountancy can support businesses”.

ICS Accounting continues to support local initiatives including St John’s Hospice, Lancaster & District Homeless Action, and Lancaster City Military Veterans, expanding their community engagement, charity partnerships and school involvement throughout 2025 and beyond. 

Colin said: "For many start-ups and those working as contractors especially, the financial side can feel overwhelming.

“Our job is to take that pressure off people’s shoulders so they can focus on their work, their goal, and growing their business. The better we support the workforce and business community, the healthier our local and national economy becomes.”