Promotions announced at two Chesterfield accountancy firms
Two accountancy companies in Chesterfield have announced promotions, marking further growth in the town’s financial sector.
Shorts and BHP both continue to grow, showcasing the progression of local talent in the town.
Ryan Wilkes and Liam Buttery promoted to Director at Shorts
Shorts has announced the double promotions of Ryan Wilkes and Liam Buttery to the positions of Directors within the Owner Managed Business team with effect from 1st April 2024.
The promotions were announced within a raft of promotions which saw nine other members of the team progressing into new roles within the firm.
On confirming the promotions, Partner Malcolm Pope said: “Over the last couple of years, Liam and Ryan have both taken on the role of Engagement Leader for our ever increasing portfolio of clients looked after by the Owner Managed Business team. They have played a pivotal role in the implementation of advancements to improve our clients’ experience’, and have both successfully completed our Management Development training program. Jointly, they continue to represent Shorts within the Owner Managed Business working group, as part of our membership of the Praxity Alliance, and more locally through our involvement with the Chesterfield Champions. Their promotions now to Director are extremely well deserved and reflect their dedication and commitment to continued growth within Shorts.”
Ryan said: “I am very excited to start the next step in my Shorts career as OMB Director. It was such a proud moment when found out I would be promoted, probably the proudest of my career so far. The road to get here has been challenging (as you would expect), however has allowed me to foster new skills and really expand my capabilities as an accountant, leader, and person! The support I received, at all levels of the firm to help me achieve this promotion, is a true testament to the culture and values created at Shorts. I can’t wait to get started on growing the department, working with current & future clients, while offering support to the team to help them achieve their careers goals.“
Liam Added: “Being promoted to director marks a significant milestone in my career, and is one that I am incredibly proud to achieve. The 15-year journey, from being a school leaving apprentice, becoming ACCA qualified in 2016, various management roles, and now director level, has been such a rewarding journey. Shorts genuine focus on personal growth, their investment in me, and the support of a brilliant team have all been instrumental in achieving this long-term goal. As director, I’m excited to continue working with both new and existing clients, whilst also investing in the development of individuals on their own career paths. I look forward to leading the owner-managed business team and continuing to build on its success.“
Ryan and Liam are both Chartered Certified Accountants, proficient in many cloud-based accounting systems, such as Xero and Sage, and have experience working with both incorporated and unincorporated businesses. They can be contacted by calling 0114 2671617 / 01244 559955 and more information can be found at shorts.uk.com.
BHP marks successful first quarter with promotions
BHP, one of the largest independent accountancy firms in the North of England, has announced promotions across the business and created heads of service positions to reflect ongoing growth.
The new roles recognise outstanding individual contributions to the firm and will be critical in driving the delivery of the long-term strategy and business plans for each service line.
The appointments include Paul Winwood and Chris Neale as Heads of Audit, Andy Haigh as Head of Corporate Finance, Ellie Dignam as Head of Digital Finance, and Fletcher Adamowicz as Head of Tax.
BHP has also announced 34 promotions across its office network in Sheffield, Chesterfield, Leeds, York and Cleckheaton.
Felix Lee has been appointed Audit Director, while Oliver Watson and Patrick Simpson have been promoted to Audit Manager positions.
Other manager promotions include Emily Jones (Audit – Not for Profit), Joseph Briggs, William Sykes, Luke Harrower (all Corporate Finance), and Jack Moore (Digital Finance).
More promotions have been made across accountancy and management positions, which follow a further 79 made by BHP last autumn.
BHP Chief People Officer Karen Arch said: “Congratulations to everyone who has deservedly received recognition for their continued commitment and success.
“As a firm and a certified Great Place to Work, we’re passionate about developing our people and nurturing great talent, and these promotions reflect this.”
Lisa Leighton, Joint CEO, said: “We have enjoyed a positive start to 2024 and these promotions evidence not only this but also our leading approach of being a supportive workplace that places the development and future success of our people at the forefront of everything we do.
“It is especially pleasing to have created brand new ‘heads of’ roles for some of our main service line areas, which each have exciting plans and are central to our ongoing growth ambitions.”
Shorts and BHP support the marketing and economic growth of the town through Chesterfield Champions, a network of over 200 organisations across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.
