Trailblazing accountancy firm Thorne Widgery has been shortlisted for the highly regarded Digital Transformation Award at the Accounting Excellence Awards 2025.
Well known within the profession as one of the earliest adopters of cloud accounting and digital tools, Thorne Widgery has continued to push the boundaries of what technology can do for clients.
Nowhere is this more evident than in its revolutionary Xero for Education (XfE) platform, developed in-house to meet the financial management needs of schools and multi-academy trusts.
Widely adopted across the UK, this pioneering solution is helping education leaders modernise operations, streamline reporting, and improve decision-making.
As a result of these innovations, Thorne Widgery has experienced significant national growth and is now regularly consulted by technology providers seeking insight, collaboration and testing support.
Speaking about their shortlisting at these prestigious awards, Sam King, Head of XfE, said: “We’re delighted to see our work recognised in this way. XfE is more than just a product, it’s a mission to give schools and trusts the tools they need to thrive financially.
“We’re incredibly proud of how far it’s come and how many education leaders it’s now supporting.”
Daniel Crowther, CEO of Thorne Widgery and a previous Accounting Excellence Award winner, added: “To be shortlisted for the Digital Transformation Award is fantastic recognition of the hard work and bold thinking our team brings every day.
“We’ve always believed that innovation should be purposeful – not just for our firm’s benefit, but for our clients’ success too.
“Our work in the education sector is a great example of that vision in action, and I’m proud of the impact XfE continues to have nationwide.
“Thank you to our clients, partners, and team members who’ve helped us make it happen.”
The winners will be revealed at a gala ceremony at the London Roundhouse on 30 September 2025, which will celebrate the very best and most forward-thinking firms in the profession.
To find out more about Thorne Widgery’s technology-driven tax, accountancy and business advisory services, please visit https://www.thornewidgery.co.uk/