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Armstrong Watson has acquired Glasgow-based accountancy practice Parkhill Mackie and Co.
The merger, which completed last week, will see Parkhill Mackie’s 11 staff, including partners Linda Parkhill and Sandra Mackie join Armstrong Watson’s Glasgow office in Blythswood Square, where they will continue to support their clients.
The acquisition continues Armstrong Watson’s growth in the Scottish market and comes shortly after the appointment of Accounting and Business Services partner Craig Reid. With their “vast” experience, Parkhill and Mackie will further strengthen the senior leadership team in Glasgow.
The merger with Parkhill Mackie also comes just months after Armstrong Watson’s acquisition of Gibbons Accountants, Business and Financial Advisers in Cumbria.
Parkhill Mackie was established in 1989 by the duo, a tax partner and tax manager who worked for Arthur Young before the merger with Ernst and Whinney to form EY.
Both chartered accountants and members of the Chartered Institute of Taxation, Parkhill and Mackie’s tax knowledge and experience, and that of their team, particularly for private clients, their businesses and trusts will strengthen Armstrong Watson’s private client services.
Paul Dickson, managing partner and chief executive at Armstrong Watson, said: “We’re delighted to welcome our new clients and colleagues to the business. Armstrong Watson and Parkhill Mackie’s ethos and values are very much aligned.
“Linda, Sandra and their team can continue providing the advice and service on which Parkhill Mackie have prided themselves, with clients also benefiting from the specialist services Armstrong Watson is able to offer. It has been an exciting few months for our Glasgow office and I look forward to what this growing team can continue to achieve.”
Parkhill said: “This decision has been carefully considered and I believe it will bring positive benefits to our clients and staff. The merger addresses several aspects of our existing business, including continuity, succession planning and technical support where Armstrong Watson has specialist teams available to enhance our services.”
