THE outstanding student of the year award at the International Association of Book-keepers' annual London dinner went to a Bolton man.

Steven Wall, aged 40, who lives in Little Lever, impressed in the category for excellence in studies.

Mr Wall, who is from Bury, is the Hospital Centralised Accounts Manager for the WRVS in Old Trafford, Manchester.

The Association was formed in 1973 and is now the longest-established body for book keeping

Steven Wall is pictured receiving his award from Christine Tolson, Chief Executive of Small Firms Enterprise Development Initiative.