BHP appoints Laura Masheder as partner

BHP has appointed Laura Masheder as its latest partner, who will support the Charities team at the firm. She brings with her two decades of experience in audit and advisory services and has specialised in charity audits for more than 10 years. Masheder was previously head of Charity and Not for Profit at a medium-sized regional accountancy firm, where she spent almost 20 years climbing the ranks to partner after joining as a trainee. As well as utilising her “extensive” charity sector experience to support BHP’s Charities team, she will employ her broader corporate audit expertise and work closely alongside York office partner Daniel Sowden and the York team to continue to grow the wider client base in the area. Masheder said: "I'm so pleased to be joining BHP as Partner at such an exciting time for the firm. BHP has an exceptional reputation for its work with charities across the Yorkshire region and for having strong links with the local areas it serves. They already have a fantastic client base and I'm really looking forward to adding value to the York team and helping to expand that base even further. "I'm incredibly passionate about the charity sector and excited about the many opportunities that BHP presents for professional development and building relationships with clients. Following conversations with my new colleagues, I know that there's a special culture embedded within the firm; they support one another and care about their clients.” She added: "BHP delivers the whole breadth of service lines, but with a very personal approach, which is rare among large accountancy firms. They’re continuing to expand throughout Yorkshire, and I'm delighted to be part of that growth." Jane Marshall, partner and head of Charities at BHP, said: “We're thrilled to welcome Laura to BHP. Laura's appointment clearly acknowledges our strong commitment to our charity clients, and her knowledge and experience will be a great asset to our team. We’re excited to start working with Laura to build on the strong reputation that we’ve already developed within the sector." BHP partner Daniel Sowden added: "I'm delighted to welcome Laura to the York team and we're looking forward to benefiting from the expertise that she will bring to our clients. "We’ve grown significantly over recent years and continue to do so, so it’s the perfect time for Laura to join us. I’m keen to work with her to develop and grow our offering in the region.” BHP's charities and not-for-profit team is made up of 60 specially trained individuals who are located across the firm's five offices. It provides auditing, accounting, business and tax advisory services to over 250 charity clients.