Hire
Our coverage on Hire tracks key recruitment activity across the UK accountancy profession — from senior partner appointments to strategic talent acquisitions and graduate intakes. Accountancy Today reports on firm-level hiring trends, leadership changes, market demand for specialist roles, and initiatives to address talent shortages. We also cover diversity, upskilling, and retention strategies shaping the future of accountancy careers. This coverage supports partners, HR leaders, and professionals navigating recruitment in a competitive and evolving landscape.
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Jul- 2025 -8 JulyBusiness
Moxie Financials secures £50k funding from River Capital
Preston-based accountancy firm Simplify Business Services Limited, trading as Moxie Financials, has secured a £50,000 investment from River Capital to support its growth and expand its team in the region. The funding comes from NPIF II – River Capital and GC Business Finance Smaller Loans, managed as part of the…
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7 JulyAccounting Firms
Northern Accountants expands into HR with new sister brand
Leeds-headquartered Northern Accountants has launched a sister brand, Northern HR, as the firm advances its goal to become a top 100 UK practice. The new venture will be led by HR business partner Paula Ingham, a former consultancy owner with around 30 years’ experience. A long-standing chartered member of the…
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Jun- 2025 -17 JunePeople Moves
Quantuma appoints new UK head of restructuring and insolvency
Quantuma has announced the appointment of Chris Newell as its UK head of restructuring and insolvency. Newell succeeds Carl Jackson, who has stepped into the role of chair. A licensed insolvency practitioner and accountant, Newell joined Quantuma in 2013 and will continue as regional lead for the Thames Valley alongside…
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10 JuneBusiness
Buzzacott advises Mentmore Capital on Rowleys acquisition
Accountancy firm Buzzacott has advised investment firm Mentmore Capital on its acquisition of contract hire and fleet management provider Rowleys of Northwich. The deal marks a succession transition at the Cheshire-based company, with founders Richard and Paul Rowley stepping back from day-to-day operations. Mentmore founders Xan Lowe and Benny Melville…
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May- 2025 -23 MayPeople Moves
Interpath appoints new managing director in Ireland amidst advisory expansion
Interpath has appointed Conor McCarthy as a managing director within its corporate finance team in Ireland as the firm continues to expand its advisory offering. McCarthy joins Interpath with 30 years’ experience in senior leadership roles in advisory and industry. Most recently, he was CEO of IT asset disposal business…
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Apr- 2025 -10 AprilBusiness
Johnston Carmichael expands operations with new Dundee office
UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has expanded its operations in Dundee with a new office to support plans to double its city workforce to 100. The firm has doubled its office footprint, moving to a new 5500sq ft regional hub in the DundeeOne business centre in the…
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3 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 3/4/2025
PwC has appointed Hugh Man as a corporate finance partner to strengthen its deals practice. Previously, he was managing director and head of EMEA Insurance at Jefferies International, advising on M&A, capital markets, and financing deals. With over 20 years of experience in insurance and financial services, Man will focus…
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3 AprilPeople Moves
PwC unveils corporate finance partner hire
PwC has strengthened its deals practice with the appointment of Hugh Man as a partner in its corporate finance team. Man joins the firm from investment bank Jefferies International where he was managing director and head of EMEA Insurance. In that role he was lead financial M&A advisor to life…
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3 AprilPeople Moves
Armstrong Watson appoints three directors to Cumbria team
Armstrong Watson has announced the promotion and recruitment of three new Business Services directors to its senior accounting team in Cumbria.Matthew Hutton and Adam Pattison have been promoted to Business Services directors, while Rich Cowell joins the firm as Business Services director in Penrith. Armstrong Watson has also made a…
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Mar- 2025 -11 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 11/3/2025
KPMG is set to merge dozens of national affiliates, reducing its economic units from over 100 to as few as 32 by 2025. This restructuring aims to boost growth and enhance audit quality, addressing concerns about smaller firms’ ability to balance compliance costs. The move expands KPMG’s ‘clustering’ strategy, which…
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