Azets appoints new partner and celebrates first year in Plymouth office
Annette Stone is a fully qualified Step member with a wealth of knowledge in advising on income tax, succession planning and capital gains tax
Azets, the UK Top 10 accountancy firm, is celebrating one year of its Plymouth office, and has welcomed a new partner.
The Plymouth office opened in Sutton Harbour in 2022 and is on track to exceed its growth target. Since its opening, the office has welcomed 18 new starters, across service lines including audit, tax, advisory, accounting and restructuring and insolvency.
Most recently, Azets Plymouth appointed Annette Stone as private client tax partner, joining from Westcotts.
With a specialism in inheritance tax planning trusts and estates, Stone is a fully qualified Step member and brings a wealth of knowledge in advising OMBs, directors, partnerships and individuals on income tax, succession planning, capital gains tax, as well as advising landowners in the farming sector and landlords and high net worth individuals.
Laura Pingree, office managing partner at Azets Plymouth, said: “It’s been great to see how quickly everyone has settled into the office, and how the drive for growth has continued. From our team of two to now 20-strong, we’re committed to providing a seamless service for our clients and are continuing to grow our team to match demand, with two trainee placements already filled for later in the year and being on track to expand our team to 45, by 2025.
“It’s been fantastic to welcome Annette Stone to the team, which supports our vision of growing the office. It’s been a pleasure to become part of Plymouth’s thriving business community, and we look forward to continuing supporting those around us, whilst growing ourselves.”
