A LEADING East Lancs accountancy firm is in the running for the Investing in Skills Award.
Founded in 1919, PM&M operates from offices in Blackburn, Burnley and Bury and offers a range of services from wealth management to tax returns.
Jane Parry, managing partner, welcomed the nomination and said it was a testament to the hard work of staff.
She said: "Our team is at the very heart of everything we do and is what makes us different, so getting to the final of the Investing in Skills Award at the Hive Blackburn and Darwen Business Awards is a real milestone for the firm.
"We work really hard on building and maintaining our culture and creating a flexible, collaborative and friendly environment for our team to thrive and grow in."
Ms Perry added: "We like to stretch and challenge people so that they grow into the best version of themselves, providing support and mentoring as they develop.
"Flexibility is key, as is respect and trust. All of these things help us to build an environment where people want to succeed."
The firm welcomes businesses of all types and works with sole traders and family-run businesses, trusts and estates, small companies and large, corporate businesses, and even individuals planning retirement or investments.
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