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Newcastle-based chartered accountants and business advisory, UNW, has announced the appointment of Nicola Coleman to the role of audit partner.
The news follows sustained growth and an influx of new clients at the firm, while Coleman’s appointment has been announced after the integration of Martin Cross at partner level over the last 12 months.
Coleman joins with experience gained from working with privately-owned entrepreneurial businesses and not-for-profit entities within the Big Four and for a regional independent firm.
As a partner, she joins the existing senior team of Andrew Wilson, Fern Rivett, Dave Redhead, Anne Hallowell and Martin Cross.
The firm is also due to announce the imminent arrival of an audit partner who is currently heading up the audit division of a regional office with a Big Four firm.
Andrew Wilson, managing partner at UNW, said: “Given our continued success in attracting high-quality clients and our commitment to providing them all with the best advice and service, this investment at partner level is timely.
“Our partner team possesses a wealth of experience and expertise in delivering to our expanding audit portfolio. Furthermore, they have a track record of passing on their experience to the wider team, ensuring that we are developing our own talent to become the leaders of tomorrow. I confidently anticipate promotions to partner level within the foreseeable future.”
He added: “We do not chase growth and we are not obsessed with numbers, but we know that if we have the best team, we will continue to progress. We are entering an exciting phase in the development of our business and are doing so from a position of real strength.”
Coleman said: “What really attracted me to UNW is the strength of its reputation in the region for delivering service excellence and achieving the best results for its clients. With demand for our audit services now greater than ever before, I feel like there is a real and exciting opportunity for the firm to continue to grow.
“UNW have recruited very well in recent years at apprentice and graduate level and have a great track record of developing exceptional talent. Ingrained in the team culture is a collaborative and supportive approach, with the ambition to be the best at what we do.”
