Promotions galore for accountancy firm after record year

Accountancy and business advisory firm PKF Smith Cooper has announced another successful cohort of promotions across six service lines, after a significant year of growth for the firm.

The Midlands-based accounting and advisory firm saw 68 new starters join throughout 2024, with 21 graduates joining across all departments, the biggest number the firm has seen to date.

Some of the notable promotions in the firm include Callum Leslie, who has been promoted to assistant corporate manager after making an impressive impact in the Corporate Finance team since joining the firm in 2023.

In the Audit department, Ali Raynor has been promoted to senior assistant manager and David Erentz, winner of the ICAEW’s prestigious R J Weston Prize earlier this year, celebrates a promotion to Assistant Audit Manager.

The firm also celebrates promotions across their Business Services, Business Recovery and Restructuring and Tax teams.

PKF Smith Cooper’s internal team has also been bolstered, with Lauren Birkhead promoted to Business Support Manager and Will Quinn to Assistant Talent Acquisition Manager, strengthening the central operations of the firm.

During the past year, the firm received consistent external recognition for its outstanding client services and workplace culture including 14 award shortlist nominations, and finalist positions for both Employer of the Year at the Accounting Excellence Awards and Corporate Finance Team of the Year at the Insider Midlands Dealmakers Awards.

Emma Lesley, learning and development manager at PKF Smith Cooper, said: “I’m excited to support our newly promoted team members as they step into their roles and continue their development.

“On the promotion panels carried out, it was great to see the drive and passion they have for their personal development, and it is rewarding to know our L&D team can support them in achieving their goals.

“We’re committed to providing tailored training and development opportunities to ensure their ongoing success, and I look forward to seeing the impact they’ll make in the months ahead.”

James Bagley (pictured), managing partner at PKF Smith Cooper, said: “It is another huge cohort of promotions for the firm and a great reflection on the exceptional potential and calibre of our team members.

“I wish everyone the best of luck in their new roles, and I look forward to seeing them succeed in their positions in the new year.”

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