Beever and Struthers appoints new partner

Beever and Struthers has announced the appointment of Helen Binns as partner on its specialist team for owner-managed businesses and charities.

Binns brings more than 20 years of experience managing a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses and small and medium-sized enterprises.

She will provide tailored and expert advice on all aspects of accountancy, tax and advisory to businesses in sectors including professional services, manufacturing and retail, charities and not-for-profit organisations.

She joins the firm from Azets and will operate between the Beever and Struthers’ offices at One Express, Ancoats, Manchester and The Beehive, Shadsworth Business Park, Blackburn, Lancashire.

Binns is also a trustee at Pendleside Hospice in Burnley, Lancashire, a registered charity where she sits on the finance committee.

Binns said: “I’m joining the well-respected team at Beever and Struthers at an exciting time of expansion. The firm has a strong reputation for high-level client service and investment in its people and I’m delighted to be able to play a part in their future growth.

“My experience in advising SMEs, owner-managed businesses and the charitable sector will support our clients for the future, and I look forward to working with our varied client base throughout Greater Manchester and Lancashire.”

Maria Hallows, executive partner at Beever and Struthers, added: “Helen is an invaluable addition to our ever-growing team, enhancing our delivery of a joined-up approach to meet the business, personal and family requirements of owner-managed businesses.

“Her experience in the charitable sector will help our clients to achieve compliance with the complexities of financial reporting, increasingly challenging regulatory duties and good governance for trustees.”