SIX local accountancy students are celebrating success in their Association of Accounting Technician exams with awards for the top candidates.

The top student awards were sponsored by Southampton- based CMA Financial Recruit-ment.

Senior partner Peter Clarke said the firm was delighted to support the accountancy institutes, and the exceptional achievements of the students who work and study locally.

Pictured receiving their awards from Katie Eaton from CMA and Tim Light, chairman of the South Hampshire district AAT Society, are Alison Mulleady, Simon Wellicome, Stephanie Applin, Jo McEvoy, Michael Saunders and Victoria Peters.