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PKF Littlejohn, part of the UK and Ireland’s accountancy brand, is set to open a new Manchester office.
One of the fastest growing challenger brands in the accountancy sector, PKF Littlejohn works with the financial services sector and the listed companies market, as well as with other large, complex, high-profile private businesses.
The firm is the UK’s second largest auditor of AIM-listed businesses and ranked sixth for all listed companies in the UK.
It also works with over 100 insurance companies, mutuals and brokers, and is the largest auditor of insurance intermediaries in the UK. In addition, the firm provides a range of tax services to larger clients, including in complex areas such as VAT and transfer pricing.
PKF Littlejohn said it has seen “rapid expansion” over the past few years in its London and Leeds offices. It already acts as auditor for AIM-listed online retail giant Boohoo and Essar Oil, which operates the Stanlow refinery, The University of Manchester, and a number of other privately owned commercial and financial services businesses.
Dominic Roberts, managing partner, said: “We’re proud to be bringing the PKF name back to Manchester for the first time in 10 years.
“We’ve grown significantly in London and Leeds in the past few years, and now feel the time is right to re-open in Manchester. Clients are crying out for more choice and our expansion into the North West will offer a credible alternative to companies beyond the ‘Big Four’.”
He added: “We’re recognised as a major force in the financial services and listed companies markets, and can see the opportunity to support the region’s thriving business scene. Many of our clients are already based in the North West, so having a presence on the ground will help us to enhance the service we offer, as well as provide a platform for further growth.
“Manchester and the North West as a whole have a buzz about them – the feedback from our own staff and Partners who have previously lived and worked in the area, our personal experiences, and the conversations that we’ve had with existing clients make it clear that it’s an attractive destination for our next major investment.”
