Dorset

HWB appoints tax specialist as senior manager

Hampshire accountancy firm, HWB, has announced the appointment of tax expert Steven Martin to the role of senior tax manager, bringing more than 17 years of professional experience.  Martin previously held senior roles at Dorset-based Ward Goodman and at BDO. His specialisms include tax advice for individuals, trusts, estates and…

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Hurst advises The Parently Group on Term Footwear acquisition

Hurst Corporate Finance has revealed that it has advised The Parently Group on its acquisition of Term Footwear for an undisclosed fee. It is the first acquisition for Parently, a manufacturer of childrenswear which owns the David Luke school uniform brand, footwear and clothing brand Grass and Air and sportswear…

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Today’s news in brief – 12/2/2025

Evelyn Partners achieved record Assets Under Management (AUM) of £63bn by the end of 2024, with Q4 gross inflows rising 36.8% to £2.6bn. Annual gross inflows hit £8bn, while net inflows reached £1.3bn. The firm also announced the sale of its Professional Services business to focus solely on wealth management.…

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Xeinadin acquires CB Reid Limited

Xeinadin has acquired accountancy firm CB Reid Limited, less than one month after its acquisition of Landmark. CB Reid specialises in providing accountancy, financial and taxation expertise to individuals, businesses, corporations, public bodies, charities and professional practices, and has a particular focus on start-up businesses.  The Dorchester-based firm provides clients with…

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Today’s news in brief – 14/1/2025

FRP has opened a new office in Bournemouth, located at Oxford Point, as part of its ongoing national expansion. Led by partner Sandy Kinninmonth and director James Prior, the seven-member restructuring team will support businesses across Bournemouth and Dorset. The office complements FRP’s existing South of England presence and follows…

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FRP continues expansion with new Bournemouth office

Specialist business advisory firm FRP has launched a new office in Bournemouth, as it continues to invest in expanding its national footprint.  Located at Oxford Point in the centre of Bournemouth, the new office will be headed up by existing FRP partner Sandy Kinninmonth and director James Prior, who will…

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Streets Accountants furthers its presence in the South West

Streets Chartered Accountants, a top 40 UK professional service firm, has announced the establishment of Streets Bush Limited. The announcement follows the merger of the well-established and widely respected Exeter chartered accountancy firm of Bush and Co with the fast-growing multi regional practice, Streets Chartered Accountants. This latest merger, along…

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Albert Goodman moves to new Yeovil office

South West-based chartered accountants, tax consultants and financial planners, Albert Goodman has bolstered its presence in Yeovil by moving into new offices in the Somerset town. The company’s leadership team has promised to create new jobs in the area in a move that strengthens its commitment to Yeovil, as well…

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Quantuma advises Spire Technology on its sale to Westcoast Group

Quantuma has advised the shareholders of Dorset-based IT distributor Spire Technology Ltd on its sale to the Westcoat Group. The firm’s managing director Mark Lucas, director George Jackson and assistant manager Tom Egan led the sales process for Spire.  Spire Technology was founded by Victor Unt and Geoff Fidler in…

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Azets acquires RSM UK’s specialist medical accounting team

Azets has announced the acquisition of RSM UK’s specialist medical accounting team.  The transaction underlines Azets’ commitment to become the UK’s biggest independent provider of specialist medical accounting services, serving more than 500 GP practices and 3,000 individual GPs, consultants, and other medical professionals. The deal expands Azets’ regional footprint…

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