Championing women in accountancy this International Women’s Day

As we approach International Women’s Day on Saturday 8 March, it is an opportunity to celebrate the remarkable women in our firm and reflect on the progress made in the accounting profession, as well as the work that still needs to be done.

Recent data from Accountancy Age’s Top 50+50 report has revealed that while the number of firms with female leaders in the UK’s top 100 has dropped by 20 per cent, there has been an encouraging rise in firms with more than 40 per cent female partners.

The overall average across the top 100 firms sits at 24 per cent.

We are proud to be ahead of the curve. With 8 out of our 21 partners being women (38 per cent), we sit above the industry average.

This is a result of our commitment to creating a workplace where talent thrives, regardless of gender.

Diversity strengthens our business. We benefit from having a great mix of skills, experience, and perspectives across all levels, ensuring we continue to grow as a dynamic and forward-thinking firm.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where women in accountancy can develop and succeed.

On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the women at Monahans and all the trailblazers in our industry.

We acknowledge their contributions and the impact they make daily. As a profession, we must continue pushing for progress, championing equal opportunities, addressing barriers to leadership, and ensuring the next generation of female accountants has the support and encouragement they need.

While progress has been made, the figures show there is more work to be done.

At Monahans, we remain dedicated to playing our part in shaping a more diverse and inclusive future for accountancy. This International Women’s Day, let’s celebrate, reflect, and commit to further change.

Simon Tombs