Azets promotes new partner

Azets has promoted a business consultancy and accounting specialist in Newbury to partner – while on maternity leave.

Lyndsey Camilleri has been with Azets for more than three years, has 16 years’ financial industry experience after opting to begin her career as an apprentice in 2008 rather than take the university route.

Camilleri, who is returning to the office in December following the birth of her son Acer, will be responsible for client relationships and services, generating new business and for leading the next generation of accountants.

She said: “I am looking forward to the challenge of being an Azets partner. These are exciting times to be part of our industry with the likes of cloud-based software and Artificial Intelligence (AI), in particular, changing how we operate on almost a daily basis.

“Therefore, our client relationships are also evolving, and to stay ahead of the curve we must innovate, adapt and, fundamentally, we must engage with our clients on a personal level to understand their business needs and requirements. I fully intend to embrace the changes.”

She added: “Businesses are operating in a time of great uncertainty. They have had to contend with vast changes in inter-EU trade and staff availability, interest rate pressures, a lack of affordable credit and global price increases due to conflicts. As a business advisor, part of my role is to work with our clients to navigate through these uncertain times.

“No two days are the same in my role, with each one bringing new challenges and opportunities. As someone who enjoys problem solving, being able to fix issues for our clients or signpost them to solutions is really rewarding.”

Neil Elsden, newly appointed office managing partner for Azets in Newbury, said: “Lyndsey is a hard-working, dedicated and thoroughly professional member of our team and this promotion is hugely deserved.Her promotion to partner reflects her immense expertise and demonstrates how Azets continues to promote from within and develop talent.This in turn enables us to continue to offer our valued clients a second-to-none service across all sectors, knowing that our Newbury team is prepared to go that extra mile to support businesses and individuals.

“Lyndsey likes to get out to see clients where they are operating their businesses and really get an understanding of their requirements. Her main passion is in building relationships with businesses beyond simply looking over the numbers.”