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Our Leeds coverage spotlights developments within the city’s vibrant accountancy scene — home to major regional firms, fast-growing practices, and key UK finance hubs. Accountancy Today reports on local firm expansions, mergers and acquisitions, regional office performance, partner appointments, client wins, and regulatory or economic factors affecting the Leeds market. For professionals operating in or around Leeds — from managing partners to associates — our reporting offers valuable insight into the trends shaping accountancy in this key Northern powerhouse.
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Jul- 2025 -9 JulyPeople Moves
Xeinadin promotes 10 new partners across UK and Ireland
Professional services group Xeinadin has promoted 10 senior professionals to partner, bringing its total number of partners to more than 200 across nine regional hubs. The promotions reflect the firm’s focus on developing its in-house talent and strengthening its strategic advisory services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly in…
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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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3 JulyBusiness
FRP launches Manchester-based forensic services team
FRP has announced that it has launched a new forensic services team in Manchester with the appointment of Michael Brian as a director. The firm stated that the move bolsters its forensic services capabilities in the region and complements its already strong restructuring advisory and corporate finance practices in the…
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2 JulyPeople Moves
EY appoints new Leeds office managing partner
EY has appointed Kate Jarman as the firm’s new managing partner for its Leeds office. Jarman has more than 20 years of experience and will be responsible for leading a team of around 500 people to serve EY clients across the region. She takes over the role from Tim West,…
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Jun- 2025 -18 JuneBusiness
Interpath appointed as Mighty Drinks administrator
Interpath Advisory managing directors James Clark and Howard Smith have been appointed as joint administrators to Watkins Drinks Limited, trading as Mighty Drinks following its failure to secure further investment. The Leeds-based firm, known for its pea protein and oat milk products, had been operating nationally, with stockists including major…
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13 JuneAccounting Firms
Armstrong Watson secures eight-figure funding from HSBC
Accountancy and business advisory firm Armstrong Watson has secured an eight-figure funding package from HSBC UK to support its expansion across the North of England and Scotland. The investment will enable the Carlisle-headquartered firm to grow both organically and through acquisitions. It currently operates 19 offices, including in Leeds, Newcastle,…
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12 JunePeople Moves
Azets appoints regional managing director for Yorkshire
Azets has appointed Claire Needham as regional managing director for Yorkshire and the North East. Needham was promoted from her role as managing partner of the York office and head of the UK technical accounting team. She will take over from Russell Turner, who is retiring at the end of…
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10 JuneAccounting Firms
DJH acquires historic Midlands accountancy practice
DJH has announced it has acquired Nicklin, a business that has been delivering expert financial and accountancy services to the Black Country for more than 90 years, for an undisclosed sum. The group, which employs more than 600 people at 13 offices across the North West, Yorkshire, the South East…
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6 JunePeople Moves
Northern Accountants forms new advisory board
Leeds-headquartered Northern Accountants has formed a new strategic advisory board, as the company embarks on a five-year plan to become a ‘top 100’ accountancy firm. The move sees three non-executive directors join the business, to support the growth trajectory to £7.8m turnover. Anna Masheter has been announced as Northern Accountants’…
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6 JunePeople Moves
Claritas launches Leeds office and appoints new partner
Claritas Tax has announced that it has appointed Justine Stalker as its new tax partner and head of its new Leeds office. Stalker brings over 26 years’ tax experience and joined the Claritas team on 2 June. With specialisms in R&D, shareholder taxes, corporate reorganisations and M&A advisory, she will…
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