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Johnston Carmichael has announced plans to expand and create jobs in its Newcastle office, following increased demand since first launching in the area last year.
The firm, which has been in business for almost 90 years, had chosen Newcastle as its first north east location.
Johnston Carmichael aims to exceed a headcount of 15 by the end of the year, with continued growth and investment a priority.
Originally, the office launched with Alex Nicholson as partner and head of VAT, and has since grown to eight people.
The firm has already begun advertising for five job roles in departments such as audit, business advisory and VAT.
The Newcastle office is focused on advising and supporting sectors such as engineering and manufacturing, food and drink, and property and tech.
Paul Shields, audit partner and Newcastle office lead, said: “Since launching in Newcastle, we’ve been really encouraged by the positive response we’ve had. It’s been brilliant to align with many new businesses to support their goals, and consistent feedback has been how refreshing it is that we have the scale and expertise of a large firm, but the personal and responsive service of an independent adviser.
“We pride ourselves on that and have embedded these values into our Newcastle team from the very beginning. Our strong multi-sector experience and network partnerships are in our DNA, paired with our focus on building meaningful and lasting relationships. It’s what makes us different, and having worked in the region for a long time seeing how the landscape has changed, I know there’s a lot of demand for this.”
Andrew Walker, CEO of Johnston Carmichael, added: “Our decision to choose Newcastle as the location of our first office in the north east was heavily influenced by considering the sectors operating in the area and our confidence in our ability to bring something different to the region in terms of our approach.
“We have an extremely skilled team when it comes to delivery for our clients, but for us that’s a given, as what they benefit most from is our commitment to them and where their business is headed. Whether it’s scaling up, moving into new markets, navigating challenges or finding a successor, the relationships we form allow us to become fully invested and a trusted adviser partner, who’s in it for the long term.”
