Worcster-based accountancy firm Haines Watts has appointed James Howard as partner.
Howard joined the practice from university in 2007 and qualified as a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants five years later. He spent 18 months working at another Worcestershire practice before rejoining Haines Watts in 2015.
After completing Haines Watts’ Leadership and Development Programme, which is designed to help identify and develop team members’ skills and talent to support them to become better leaders, Howard was promoted to senior manager at the Shire Business Park based firm in 2018.
A director of Worcestershire Advance, he became an associate when Haines Watts Worcester merged with fellow county practice CB Chartered Accountants in the same year.
Managing partner, Tim Pearce, said: “James’ appointment is the perfect example of our ongoing commitment to reward outstanding talent and give all team members the training and support required to build their knowledge and expertise.
“I’ve been proud to watch James’ career develop over the past 13 years and I’m sure our clients will join me in congratulating him on his new role. During this difficult time for business James has shown that he is well placed to offer the support that our clients are looking for now and in the future.”
Howard added: “I’d like to thank the current partners Tim and John Painter for giving me this opportunity. I’m looking forward to the challenges it will bring and to continuing to support businesses across Worcestershire.”
