Azets, the regional accountancy firm and business advisor to SMEs, has demonstrated its commitment to grow its network with two appointments, seven senior promotions, 34 internal promotions and 28 trainees joining the Midlands team.
This follows the announcement of a national recruitment drive that will see Azets adding 900 roles across the UK business over the next 12 months.
David Saunders, Ben Sheldon and Francesca Hutcheson have been appointed as partner, whilst Matt Walker joins as private client senior manager. Sarah Connolly and Benjamin Barnett have been promoted to associate director, as well as Matthew Allen who is now senior manager. Joel Fentem takes on the role of senior manager in the audit team, whilst Jaden Reynolds has been promoted to manager within the forensic accountancy team.
David joined Azets in 2017. He is an FCCA qualified accountant with many years’ experience supporting SMEs in the Midlands in a range of industry sectors. David works within the accounting & business advisory service line advising owner-managed businesses on a range of accounting and general advisory matters.
Ben joined Azets in 2019 from a big 4 firm where he worked in their private business team. As a partner in the audit team, Ben works on private limited companies, ranging from small single entities to large international groups.
With over 20 years’ experience, Francesca joins Azets’ Central Tax Advisory team. She advises on all aspects of tax advisory work throughout the owner managed business lifecycle, including research & development, capital allowances claims, exit and succession planning for family businesses, merger & acquisition tax transaction support and employee rewards.
On the promotions and appointments, Paul Clifford, regional CEO at Azets UK, said: “We are actively recruiting at all levels, with our investment in hybrid working creating more opportunities for existing staff and removing traditional barriers around location and flexibility.
“As well as this, we truly recognise the importance in harnessing and growing talent from within the business, and these promotions are proof of this. Each promotion is incredibly well deserved and we look forward to maintaining and growing our team, in line with our strategic plan.”
