West Midlands
Our coverage on the West Midlands focuses on the economic, business, and professional services developments shaping one of the UK’s most dynamic regional markets. Accountancy Today reports on accountancy firm activity across Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, and surrounding areas, including mergers, office expansions, and client mandates. We analyse regional economic trends, public sector spending, and investment flows that influence demand for audit, tax, and advisory services. Our editorial also explores the role of accountancy firms in supporting SMEs, manufacturing, and real estate sectors across the region. This coverage provides accountants, partners, and business advisers with insights into professional opportunities and market shifts in the West Midlands.
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Jul- 2025 -11 JulyLatest News
Begbies Traynor appoints new partner to BTG Advisory
BTG Advisory, part of Begbies Traynor Group, has expanded its restructuring services in the West Midlands with the appointment of Vijay Merchant as partner. Merchant, who will be based in the firm’s Birmingham office, brings nearly 20 years of experience in business turnaround, restructuring and advisory. His work focuses on…
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Jun- 2025 -16 JunePeople Moves
Bishop Fleming makes four partner promotions
Bishop Fleming has promoted four staff to partner level as the firm continues its expansion across the West Midlands and South West. Christian Crawford, Richard Newton and Chris Trantham have each become partners in the audit team, while Ben Herbert has been made a partner in tax. The appointments come…
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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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10 JunePeople Moves
Prime Accountants promotes Paislei Godley to director
Prime Accountants Group has promoted tax specialist Paislei Godley to its board of directors, 24 years after she joined the firm as an office junior. Godley started her career with the West Midlands-based practice in 2001 when it traded as Pilley and Florsham. She qualified as a chartered tax adviser…
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6 JuneAccounting Firms
Prime Accountants Group joins PrimeGlobal to expand global reach
West Midlands-based Prime Accountants Group has announced a partnership with global association PrimeGlobal to expand its footprint to over 100 countries. This latest partnership is also said to further support clients with their international business ambitions. Based in Solihull, Birmingham, and Coventry, the firm’s membership in PrimeGlobal offers access to…
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Apr- 2025 -23 AprilAccounting Firms
Ballards LLP achieves triple shortlisting at Tolley’s Awards
Ballards LLP has secured three “prestigious” nominations for the upcoming Tolley’s Taxation Awards 2025, which is said to “underscore the firm’s dedication to technical excellence, innovative solutions and exceptional client service across the tax practice”. The West Midlands-based firm has been shortlisted in three categories: ‘Best Tax Practice in a…
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11 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s new in brief – 11/4/2025
Simmons Gainsford has acquired Defries Weiss, a long-established accountancy firm based in Golders Green, North London. The seven-member UK team, supported by four professionals in India, will initially remain in their current office before transitioning to Simmons Gainsford’s London HQ within three months. Founded by Gerry Defries and Warren Weiss,…
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11 AprilPeople Moves
Bishop Fleming announces raft of promotions
Accountancy, tax, and advisory firm Bishop Fleming has announced its latest round of promotions as the firm continues to grow across the West Midlands and South West. The firm appointed Dan Phillips as its new audit director and promoted nearly 30 individuals to senior manager, manager, and assistant manager positions…
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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 AprilCompanies
HB&O opens new office in Birmingham
HB&O has expanded by opening a new office in Birmingham following a significant period of growth. The Midlands firm, which also has existing offices in Coventry and Leamington Spa, has moved into a prime location at Northspring on Temple Street, in the heart of Birmingham city centre. It will be…
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