Business and financial advisor Grant Thornton has strengthened its team with 12 new appointments, bringing the total number of staff in the Southampton office to 133.
The new employees span across Grant Thornton’s VAT, audit, personal tax and financial planning specialisms, with some taking on support roles such as personal assistant, audit coordinator and IT technician.
Stephen Mills, Office Managing Partner, commented: “I am delighted to welcome all of our new joiners. Despite the current economic challenges, we have seen steady growth in our business, having gained new clients from a range of sectors. We have recruited across key practice areas to support this growth and will continue to concentrate on providing exceptional service to assist our regional clients in achieving their own growth ambitions.”
Joe Francis is the most recent recruit to join Grant Thornton as Senior VAT Manager and brings with him over 15 years’ experience in the profession. The other recruits include: Haley Kitchen, Guy Blackburn, Ed Forster, James Lambert, Martin Vines, Melanie Kitcher, Sean McDermott, Charles Cavendish, Matthew Gurd, Chris Ridley and Vicki Palmer.
Considered one of the industry’s thought leaders, Grant Thornton’s regional, national and international knowledge offers its clients sector specialists who are the experts in their field, alongside the best-value advice the industry has to offer.
