Partner
The title Partner signifies a senior leadership role in the accountancy profession, typically involving equity ownership, strategic decision-making, and oversight of client relationships. Whether in large global firms or independent practices, partnership represents the peak of a professional accountant’s career. Accountancy Today regularly features updates on new partner appointments, promotions, and lateral moves within top accountancy firms. As well as this, it provides analysis of partner-level diversity, and trends in succession planning. Partners regularly contribute to commentary pieces on industry developments and trends.
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Jul- 2025 -10 JulyAccounting Firms
Clive Owen advisory team delivers record £25m grant support
The grants advisory team at Clive Owen has reported a record first half of 2025, securing more than £25m of grant funding for its clients. Led by partner Carl Wright and manager Eleanor Kay, the firm supported more than 50 businesses across the UK over the past six months, with…
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10 JulyPeople Moves
UNW appoints new chief finance and operations officer
North East independent chartered accountancy and business advisory firm UNW has announced the appointment of Fran Rutherford as its new chief finance and operations officer. A chartered accountant, Rutherford joined the firm in April 2025 and brings a wealth of strategic and financial leadership experience. She began her career in…
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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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9 JulyPeople Moves
Former PwC partner joins Cooper Parry to lead tax consulting arm
Cooper Parry has appointed former PwC partner Adam Waller as head of tax consulting. Based in Manchester, Waller will lead Cooper Parry’s national tax advisory team, overseeing strategic work across business tax, private client, and transaction tax. He brings more than 25 years of tax experience, including 14 at PwC,…
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9 JulyAccounting Firms
Manchester City Women names Evelyn Partners as wealth management partner
Evelyn Partners has been named as the official wealth management partner of Manchester City Women. Striker Khadija Shaw will become an ambassador for the financial services firm as part of the deal. The two organisations will also collaborate on two initiatives, Rethink Rehabilitation and Rethink Retirement, to support players in…
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9 JulyPeople Moves
S&W appoints energy and infrastructure lead to valuations team
S&W has announced the appointment of energy and infrastructure specialist Phil Gunter-Rees to lead its valuations and modelling team’s energy and infrastructure offering. Gunter-Rees joins from Grant Thornton, where he was a partner in the valuations and modelling team. He previously held senior roles at EY, Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein and…
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8 JulyBusiness
Quantify Advisors targets expansion after completing £150m in deals
Quantify Advisors, a corporate finance firm based in Aberdeen, is targeting further growth after advising on £150m in deals during its first year in business. Founded by corporate finance professionals Tom Faichnie and Melanie Clark, the firm has advised on 14 completed transactions, including advising Hero Brands on securing investment…
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8 JulyPeople Moves
DJH appoints new lead to drive Altrincham growth
DJH, the North West-based accountancy and professional services firms, has appointed Colette Lennon to lead growth at its Altrincham office. The private equity-backed firm said Lennon will focus on expanding local networks and offering additional services, including specialist tax and estate planning and dedicated HR support. Lennon has set a…
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7 JulyBusiness
Wilson Partners picks Iplicit to overhaul finance functions
Wilson Partners has partnered with cloud accounting provider Iplicit to overhaul its finance function ahead of a planned expansion. The firm aims to double its annual turnover to £60m within two years through a mix of organic growth and acquisitions. It has selected Iplicit to provide a centralised platform capable…
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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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