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HWB has welcomed eight new trainees to its team – Jack Somerton, Richard Knight, Cohan Lewis, Izzy Borisova, Dalbir Bhullar, Aaron Hatter, Olivia Ridout and Sophie Taylor – three up on the equivalent intake a year ago.
The move reflects a wider trend among accountancy firms to develop the next generation of accounting professionals in-house, rather than rely solely on senior hires from elsewhere.
This year, the Southampton-based firm has brought in a mix of graduates and placement students, covering audit, payroll, tax and marketing.
Somerton, Knight, Lewis and Borisova have joined as trainee accountants. Meanwhile, Bhullar and Hatter are at the firm on a payroll placement, Ridout is on an accounts placement and Sophie has joined as a marketing and administration assistant.
At the same time, the firm has appointed two accounts seniors, Adrian Latoszewski and Norain Umair.
Tracy Jenkins, managing director of HWB, said: “A warm welcome to all our new starters. As with all our annual intakes, our talented 2023 cohort will receive training and hands-on experience as they look to progress their professional journeys with us.
“They will work across a range of departments to gain knowledge and develop their skills.”
She added: “Their input will help our established team continue to meet the needs of our diverse and ever-expanding client base of companies, limited liability partnerships, charitable organisations and individuals.”
