DJH Derby, formerly known as Ashgates, is aiming to expand its team to 100 staff after two decades of steady growth at its Pride Park base. Turnover has climbed from £2 million (€2.3 million) to £7 million (€8.1 million) since moving to offices at Pride Park in 2006, whilst the workforce has doubled to more than 90 people.

The Business Desk reported that the firm is targeting further growth by focusing on SMEs and owner-managed businesses across the East Midlands region.

Two senior leadership team members, David Newborough and Steve Martin, have overseen the business during the past 20 years. Directors Arron Anderson, Ian Johnson, Jonathan Williamson, and Gavin Booth have also spent close to two decades with the firm.

Newborough said the relocation to Pride Park had helped the firm scale its operations. "The move to Pride Park in Derby was a massive moment for us and provided the platform we needed to accelerate our expansion – both in taking on new clients and attracting the very best talent," he said.

He added: "And we haven't looked back, growing the team and ensuring that we continue to support businesses in the East Midlands and across the UK with accountancy and auditing requirements."

The Derby office also runs DJH Tech Partners, a managed IT services arm launched in 2017 and led by managing director Jon Woliter. The unit now generates around £1.4 million (€1.6 million) in annual revenue.

The firm became part of the wider DJH group in July 2024 before formally rebranding as DJH Derby a year later.

Discover how DJH Derby's Pride Park expansion strategy positions the firm for continued regional growth across the East Midlands.