Yorkshire
Our Yorkshire tag delivers in-depth reporting on the accountancy industry across this vital UK region, encompassing Leeds, Sheffield, York, Hull, and beyond. Accountancy Today covers regional firm growth, local economic drivers, practice launches, M&A activity, regulatory updates, and leadership changes affecting accountancy professionals throughout Yorkshire. Whether you’re a managing partner in a regional hub or an executive expanding operations in the North, our coverage provides critical insights tailored to the unique landscape of Yorkshire’s accountancy sector.
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Jul- 2025 -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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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 -16 JuneBusiness
Botham Accounting opens new Sheffield office
Botham Accounting has announced the opening of its new office in Sheffield, following the opening of its London base at 99 Bishopsgate. The new office, located at the Sheffield Innovation Centre, is ideally positioned to serve a growing client base across Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster, and Chesterfield. From this new…
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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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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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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
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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4 JunePeople Moves
Johnston Carmichael confirms five senior promotions
Independent UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its leadership team with five senior promotions across the business. Four people join the firm’s partnership group, and one is promoted to director level. The senior promotions are among 93 announced across the firm this month as Johnston Carmichael…
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May- 2025 -27 MayAccounting Firms
Xeinadin owner eyes £800m sale of accountancy firm
Xeinadin’s owner Exponent has reportedly appointed advisers from the investment bank Evercore to oversee the £800m sale of the mid-market accounting firm, according to the Times. Evercore is expected to launch a formal auction for the business in the coming weeks. The potential price tag comes as sources familiar with…
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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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