York
Our coverage on York highlights developments within this historic city’s growing accountancy and professional services sector. Accountancy Today reports on local firm performance, office openings, appointments, and regional economic trends impacting accountants and practices based in York. For partners, directors, and professionals working in or around the area, our editorial provides insight into how the city’s accountancy landscape is evolving within the broader Yorkshire and UK market.
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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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4 JulyAccounting Firms
Cooper Parry enters NI market with CavanaghKelly takeover
Cooper Parry has acquired CavanaghKelly in a move that marks the accountancy group’s entry into the Northern Irish market. The deal is Cooper Parry’s 15th acquisition in just over two years and its third since partnering with New York-based Lee Equity Partners in December 2024. CavanaghKelly, based in Northern Ireland,…
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Jun- 2025 -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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12 JunePeople Moves
Clive Owen appoints new head of tax amid continued growth
Clive Owen LLP has appointed partner David Baggaley as its new head of tax as the firm expands its advisory team following a year of growth. Baggaley will lead the tax division across the firm’s five offices, supporting its long-term development strategy. A chartered accountant and chartered tax adviser, Baggaley…
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12 JunePeople Moves
S&W appoints two new London audit partners
S&W Accountants has announced the appointment of two new audit partners at its London office, strengthening its financial services and private equity practices. Keith Wood joins the professional services firm from EY, and brings over 15 years of experience in asset management and real estate. He has worked across New…
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May- 2025 -23 MayBusiness
Hazlewoods advises Cadventure on sale to Bentley Systems
Hazelwoods Corporate Finance team has revealed that it has advised Cadventure Ltd on its sale to American-headquartered infrastructure engineering software company Bentley Systems. Cadventure Ltd is a provider of industry-leading software used by architects, engineers, and designers of major infrastructure projects worldwide. Founded in 1989 by Elaine and Paul Lewis…
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14 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 14/5/2025
BHP has completed its relocation to Albert Works in Sheffield, consolidating its 190 local staff—previously spread across three buildings—into a single city-centre location. The move follows the firm’s sustained growth and includes the integration of its Translink Corporate Finance and BHP Financial Planning teams. Designed by local firm Blokka and…
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14 MayBusiness
BHP relocates Sheffield office
BHP has announced that the company has officially completed its move into its new Sheffield office at the Albert Works. As a result of its growth over recent years, the firm had become spread across three buildings on Clarkehouse Road. The move to Albert Works has enabled BHP to bring…
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9 MayFeatures
Red Tape Removed? Why the FCA’s shake-up could reshape London IPOs
Last week, (28 April) Nikhil Rathi, CEO of the Financial Conduct Authority, revealed in an interview with the Times a number of proposed changes to the regulations around IPOs, aiming to cut red tape in the City. The proposals are looking to make London a more attractive place for companies…
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9 MayPeople Moves
Begbies Traynor makes partner promotions across Yorkshire and Humber
Begbies Traynor Group has announced the promotions of Laura Baxter and Mike Jenkins to partner, enhancing its senior-level insolvency and restructuring teams across Hull, Humber, York and the surrounding areas. Baxter and Jenkins have almost two decades of collective experience as qualified insolvency practitioners supporting businesses across a full range…
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