Liverpool
Our coverage on Liverpool focuses on accountancy developments within one of the North West’s key professional and financial centres. Accountancy Today reports on firm expansions, leadership changes, regional mergers, and talent development shaping the city’s accountancy sector. We also cover the economic trends and regulatory issues affecting practices across Liverpool and Merseyside. This coverage supports accountants, partners, and firm leaders with insights into the evolving opportunities and challenges within the local market.
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Jul- 2025 -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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1 JulyPeople Moves
RSM appoints three managing partners in North West
RSM UK has appointed new office managing partners in Manchester, Preston and Stoke as part of a leadership reshuffle in the North West. Kevin Duffy takes over as managing partner of the Manchester office, in addition to his role as regional managing partner. He succeeds Eric Solomons, who led the…
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Jun- 2025 -30 JuneBig Four
Deloitte welcomes 460 students to summer scheme
Deloitte has officially launched its annual Summer Vacation Scheme, which offers paid work experience to 460 university students across 15 UK offices. The scheme, which begins today (30 June), is open to students in the penultimate year of their degree. Participants gain experience across Deloitte’s audit and assurance, tax and…
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May- 2025 -19 MayPeople Moves
Hurst expands team with new hires
Independent accounting and business advisory firm Hurst has welcomed a raft of new arrivals as its expansion gathers pace. Zeeshan Merchant has joined as a manager in the business services team and Joe Goscomb has joined as an associate manager in the tax team. Merchant has nine years’ experience in…
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12 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 12/5/2025
MHA has agreed to acquire Baker Tilly South East Europe (BTSEE) for up to €24m (£20.25m), marking a key step in its international expansion. BTSEE operates in Cyprus, Greece, and Southeast Europe, offering audit, tax, legal, and advisory services. The firm generated €19.4m in revenue in 2024, with €3.9m EBITDA…
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12 MayPeople Moves
Leonard Curtis strengthens northwest insolvency team
Professional services group Leonard Curtis has appointed Steve Muncaster to strengthen its restructuring and turnaround team in the Northwest, with particular focus on the Merseyside region. Muncaster joins the UK firm, as a director, qualified accountant and licensed Insolvency Practitioner (IP), with over 25 years’ experience in restructuring and corporate…
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Apr- 2025 -30 AprilLatest News
CHW rebrands under Cowgills name to support continued growth
Bolton accountancy practice, CHW, will officially rebrand as Cowgills at the end of April marking another significant milestone in the firm’s development and aligning with its long-term strategic growth ambitions. Having been part of the Cowgills group since the acquisition of Warings in 2016, which later rebranded, CHW has consistently…
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24 AprilPeople Moves
RSM appoints new managing partner in Liverpool and Chester
RSM has appointed David Hawley as its new office managing partner in its Liverpool and Chester offices. Hawley joined RSM in 2021 and is a tax adviser in the market, advising privately-owned, family and entrepreneurial businesses and their owners on a range of tax matters. With over 18 years of…
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1 AprilBusiness
Cowgills acquires NRB Chartered Accountants
Cowgills has acquired Wigan-based NRB Chartered Accountants for an undisclosed sum, further strengthening its footprint in the North West. According to the firm, the move aligns with its ambitious growth strategy, which aims for a 25% expansion over the next 12 months. The acquisition provides Cowgills with a Wigan office, adding to its existing…
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Mar- 2025 -5 MarchEvents
Evelyn Partners rolls out Investment Roadshow in May and June
Evelyn Partners is rolling out its Investment Roadshow for financial advisers in May and June this year. The Evelyn Partners Investment Roadshow 2025 will take place in seven locations across the country: Edinburgh, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, London, Bristol and Southampton. During the half-day events, delegates will hear from senior leaders…
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