Hampshire

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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HWB Chartered Accountants hires 10 new starters

Hampshire accountancy firm HWB has welcomed 10 new starters in strategic appointments as business demand continues to grow. The Southampton-based firm has bolstered its team with a mixture of trainees, qualified staff and work placement students across various sectors. This strategic move aims to enhance the firm’s capabilities and support…

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HWB chooses Hampshire dementia charity for 2025 fundraising

HWB Chartered Accountants has teamed up with a local dementia charity – Dementia Support Hampshire & IOW – its charity partner for the firm’s fundraising efforts in the coming year.  The firm will stage a series of fundraisers in the coming weeks, starting with a staff Christmas bake-off and a…

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FRP advises SCIS Group on Energy Won acquisition

FRP Corporate Finance has advised insulation services provider, SCIS Group, on its acquisition of home energy efficiency specialist, Energy Won. Based in Hampshire, SCIS Group offers a range of insulation and renewable energy services to make homes more energy efficient. With an annual turnover of over £60m, the business is…

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Quantuma advises on Acorns’ sale to Ignite Growth

Quantuma has advised the shareholders of Hampshire-based specialist supported living services business Acorns (Southern) Ltd, trading as Acorns Health Care, on its sale to UK-based investor Ignite Growth.  The acquisition will unlock the next phase of Acorn’s growth and forms the first stage in Ignite’s regional growth strategy.  Quantuma director…

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Today’s news in brief – 8/11/2024

BTG Advisory, part of Begbies Traynor Group, has appointed David Hopkins as a partner in its Manchester office. Hopkins joins from BDO, bringing over 20 years of senior experience in restructuring. In his new role, he will lead business advisory, restructuring, and turnaround projects across various sectors, advising secured lenders,…

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Shaw Gibbs announces merger with Langdowns DFK

Shaw Gibbs has announced a merger with Langdowns DFK, in a move that furthers its geographical presence. Langdowns has three offices in Hampshire, and brings a “wealth of expertise and a dedicated team of professionals to the Shaw Gibbs family”. The merger is part of Shaw Gibbs’ broader strategy to strengthen…

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Today’s news in brief – 23/10/2024

Evelyn Partners’ Assets under Management and Advice (AuMA) hit a record high of £62.7bn in Q3 2024, a 12.8% increase. Group operating income rose by 11.1% to £181.8m, with growth across Financial Services, Professional Services, and Fund Solutions. The firm also saw gross inflows of £1.9bn and continued net positive…

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HWB raises over £8.5k for Mountbatten Hampshire

Hampshire firm HWB Chartered Accountants has raised more than £8,500 for charity Mountbatten Hampshire.  Workers at the Chandler’s Ford-based firm took part in skydives, marathons and tough mudder events as well as bake-offs and office parties in order to raise the sum.  HWB managing director Tracy Jenkins said: “Mountbatten Hampshire…

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Carpenter Box appoints two senior managers to growing audit team

Sussex and South East accountancy firm Carpenter Box has appointed two new senior managers to the firm’s expanding audit team, which now comprises 65 specialists. Annemarie Fern joins the Worthing office, while Emily Girling will oversee audits run by the Carpenter Box Portsmouth team. Fern brings more than 18 years’…

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