In a ceremony at Norfolk Showground, Wilby Jones was announced as the recipient of this year's Employer of the Year award, sponsored by Ashtons Legal, as well as the Growth Business of the Year award.

Founded in 2020, Wilby Jones has rapidly evolved from a specialist in R&D tax relief into a full-service consultancy for the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) sectors.

Over the past five years, it has expanded into accountancy, patent box, grant funding, leadership development and IP protection, positioning itself as a trusted partner for innovation-driven firms.

Strong financial results have underpinned significant reinvestment, including £500,000 for a new headquarters and modern systems to support growth.

Headcount has also surged 43pc in the past year, taking the team to 38.

Strategic partnerships with Anglia Capital Group and AF Group have strengthened its regional footprint across Norfolk and Suffolk, particularly among high-growth enterprises.

Internally, Wilby Jones prioritises culture and career development, aiming to build a high-performance, people-first organisation with national ambitions and deep local roots.

The judges commended the business’ “enthusiastic leadership team”, who have proved that they are clearly “passionate about the business and their team”, which extended to their dedication to prioritising the wellbeing of employees.

They added: “There is a clear........

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