A Bradford law firm is backing the next generation of finance professionals by sponsoring an awards scheme for budding accountants. Gordons is supporting this year’s Yorkshire Rising Star Awards, which celebrate up-and-coming in-house accountants across the region. Award categories include four based on the annual turnover bands of entrants’ organisations – ranging from under £25 million to more than £150 million. Paul Ayre, managing partner at Gordons, which also has offices in Leeds and London, said: “We’re delighted to be sponsoring the Yorkshire Rising Stars Awards. This is a fantastic scheme and we’d urge anyone who knows a promising finance professional in the region to nominate them.” Nominations for the awards must be made by June 6. All nominees will be interviewed by a panel.

Results will be announced on October 16 at Oulton Hall Hotel, Leeds. To nominate an entrant or find more information on the nomination process, visit www.yorkshirerisingstars.co.uk or email: nominations@yorkshire risingstars.co.uk.