Armstrong Watson
Our coverage on Armstrong Watson focuses on the strategic development, regional footprint, and client service initiatives of one of the UK’s prominent independent accountancy firms. Accountancy Today reports on leadership changes, office growth, sector specialisms, and the firm’s advisory role across audit, tax, and corporate finance. We analyse Armstrong Watson’s work with SMEs, family-owned businesses, and professional services clients, particularly across the North of England and Scotland. Our editorial also explores the firm’s contributions to succession planning, digital transformation, and compliance support in complex regulatory environments. This coverage provides accountants, partners, and business advisers with valuable insights into Armstrong Watson’s position in the UK mid-market accountancy sector.
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Jul- 2024 -19 JulyLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 19/7/2024
FRP has acquired Cardiff-based Lexington Corporate Finance for £3m, marking its first Welsh office. Lexington, founded in 2015, will now operate as FRP Corporate Finance. Founder Gary Partridge and his 14-member team join FRP, making it the firm’s 28th UK office. This acquisition, FRP’s 10th since going public in 2020,…
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19 JulyLatest News
Armstrong Watson promotes six to tax team in 12 months
Armstrong Watson has further strengthened its Yorkshire tax team with six key appointments in the last 12 months. In corporate tax, the accountants, business, and financial advisory firm has welcomed tax director Nicole Hilton and senior tax manager Mel Harrison, and has promoted Janine Levine to tax director. The firm…
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10 JulyLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 10/7/2024
Grant Thornton has appointed Jo-Anne Allen and Heather Smallwood as global mobility tax partners, and Ian Rowland as innovation tax partner. This follows a record investment in their tax team, with seven partners and 19 directors hired or promoted in the past six months. Allen, with over 20 years of…
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10 JulyPeople Moves
Armstrong Watson appoints new head of payroll
Armstrong Watson has announced that Karen Thomson will be returning to her role as partner and head of payroll based at the firm’s head office in Carlisle. Thomson previously spent seven years at Armstrong Watson developing the payroll service to a nationally recognised standard before leaving to head up AAB’s…
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Jun- 2024 -28 JuneLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 28/6/2024
Armstrong Watson has advised on the sale of Teesside-based R & A Kay (Rak) to BES Group, combining Rak’s 40-strong team in Stockton-on-Tees and Middlesbrough. Formed in 1984, Rak provides inspection services for sectors including oil, gas, and utilities across the UK and Europe. BES Group’s acquisition strategy, backed by…
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28 JuneLatest News
Armstrong Watson advises on Rak sale to BES Group
Armstrong Watson has recently advised on the sale of Teesside chemical and gas inspection services company R & A Kay (Rak) by BES Group in a deal which sees the 40-strong Stockon-on-Tees and Middlesbrough teams join forces. Rak was originally formed in 1984, before its acquisition by executive chairman Duncan…
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May- 2024 -2 MayPeople Moves
Armstrong Watson bolsters senior accountancy team in Yorkshire
Armstrong Watson has strengthened its senior accounting team in Yorkshire with the appointment and promotion of two directors and a company secretarial senior.The firm has appointed accounting director David Jones and company secretarial senior Tim Crawley, whilst Sally Jones, who has been with the firm for 20 years, has been…
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Apr- 2024 -30 AprilLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 30/4/2024
Saffery has relocated its Edinburgh office to 9 Haymarket Square, aiming to accommodate its growing team and align with its agile working policy. Sean McGinness becomes head of office, with promotions for Harry Kendall and Katie Shaw in the audit team, reflecting the firm’s significant growth and strengthening of its…
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30 AprilAccounting Firms
Armstrong Watson acquires Gibbons Accountants
Armstrong Watson has acquired long-standing West Cumbrian practice Gibbons Accountants, Business and Financial Advisers for an undisclosed sum. The merger, which took effect on 29 April 2024, sees a total of 56 staff join the firm, marking a significant milestone in the history of the firm, which dates back to…
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Mar- 2024 -28 MarchLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 28/3/2024
EY has welcomed John Divers as the new transaction diligence leader for the North of England, based in Manchester. With over 20 years of deals market experience, Divers aims to grow EY’s transaction diligence team in the North, supporting businesses across the M&A life cycle. His expertise in private equity,…
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