Dunstable's Spicer & Co celebrates four national award successes
Dunstable accountancy firm Spicer & Co has received four Bronze awards in The Great British Business & Community Awards 2026, having been selected from an impressive 2,770 nominations.
The firm has been recognised in two categories:
Business of the Year
SME of the Year
Founder and managing director Suzanne Spicer has also received individual recognition in two categories:
Female Entrepreneur of the Year
Business Leader of the Year
The silver and gold winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on September 25 at the Crowne Plaza Marlow.
The four bronze awards mark another significant achievement for a business that began at Suzanne’s kitchen table back in 2003. From those modest beginnings, she has grown Spicer & Co into a highly respected accountancy practice that now supports more than 1,000 businesses across Bedfordshire.
Spicer & Co has become well known throughout Dunstable and the surrounding area, not only for its professional accountancy services but also for its continued support of local charities and community initiatives.
The recognition follows another major milestone for the firm, which was recently awarded Platinum Partner status by global accounting software provider Xero. This prestigious status is achieved by just 2 per cent of accountancy practices in the UK and reflects the team’s expertise in helping businesses use cloud accounting technology effectively.
Suzanne Spicer said: “We are absolutely delighted to have received four bronze awards, particularly when there were 2,770 nominations. To see Spicer & Co recognised in both the Business of the Year and SME of the Year categories is a huge honour, and I am incredibly grateful to have also received individual recognition.
“I started the business from my kitchen table, so to now support more than 1,000 businesses across Bedfordshire is something I am extremely proud of. This recognition belongs to our whole team. Their hard work, commitment to our clients and passion for supporting the local community have helped make Spicer & Co the business it is today.”
Director of business development Steve Spicer said: “As a family firm this recognition means a lot to us. We are looking forward to celebrating with all the other finalists in Marlow and finding out who has won silver and gold, we are keeping our fingers crossed we will win one of them!”
Suzanne’s achievements have not been confined to the business world. She also recently completed the Sydney Marathon, demonstrating the same determination, resilience and commitment that have driven the continued growth of Spicer & Co.