Azets appoints associate director in Wolverhampton

Azets has appointed James Bennett as associate director at its Wolverhampton office to support its technical accounting and business advisory operations.

Bennett joins the firm from S&W and has 20 years’ experience in accountancy and specialises in technical advisory and the preparation of consolidated financial statements.

The appointment follows a period of growth for the Wolverhampton office. The branch provides services including payroll, restructuring, insolvency, audit, debt advice, forensic accounting, and cyber security.

Lee Meredith, office managing partner, said: “James has a great deal of experience not only in accountancy firms but on secondments to industry. This gives him insights and knowledge which will be of great value to our present and future clients. Our Wolverhampton office is one of several across the Midlands and the appointment displays Azets’ commitment to this important region.”

Bennett said: “My particular areas of expertise are technical advisory and preparation of consolidated financial statements. I thrive on the complexities of business acquisitions and have joined an ambitious company and an office with talent that serves the city and region with great skill.

“Azets’ reputation within the industry is impressive and its business advisory services team in Wolverhampton is first class. I will aim to further grow the service line and the client base and I am committed to providing my clients with accurate and timely financial information.”