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Streets adds North Shields and Blackpool practices
Streets Chartered Accountants has merged with HJ Accountants in North Shields and John Potter & Harrison in Blackpool. The deal highlights a succession crisis facing many ageing, owner-led UK accountancy practices.
HSBC Innovation Banking appoints Amy Burnett to lead coverage
HSBC Innovation Banking has appointed Amy Burnett as regional coverage director for Scotland and Northern Ireland, bringing eight years of KPMG experience. Specialist banks are increasingly recruiting Big Four scale-up advisory talent.
Xero automates Irish VAT returns for accounting practices
Xero has launched an Irish VAT solution automating VAT 3 and Return of Trading Details submissions for accountants. The launch matters because it prepares practices for mandatory eInvoicing starting in 2028.
Allianz Ireland wins Best Finance Collaboration at Irish Accountancy Awards 2026
Looking back to the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026, Allianz Ireland has been recognised as Best Finance Collaboration winner, acknowledged for seamless interdepartmental collaboration integrating eight core business functions through an innovative agile squad model. The organisation's finance-enabled teamwork demonstrates measurable impact across operations, driving structural innovation and cross-functional engagement at scale as the profession looks toward the 2027 awards cycle.
Westminster's VAT Review Is a Chance for Advisers to Shape a Fairer Outcome
Westminster is now formally examining the island of Ireland's VAT gap facing hospitality businesses. BusinessRiver examines what this review means for accountancy and tax advisory firms on both sides of the border.
Cornerstone Commercial Finance adds senior Midlands manager
Cornerstone Commercial Finance has appointed Steve Brown as senior commercial manager to strengthen its Midlands team. Accountants often act as referral partners for brokers like Cornerstone, earning commission on introductions.
Portman Finance sale talks put loan book audit in focus
UK business lender Portman Finance Group is in talks over a 300 million pound sale after 81 per cent revenue growth. Rapid-growth lenders face intense accounting scrutiny before a sale completes.
Secure Trust Bank appoints Leitch to lead ABL growth
Secure Trust Bank Business Finance has appointed Nick Leitch as head of asset-based lending, strengthening its UK mid-market team. The hire matters because ABL growth runs alongside restructuring accountants advising the same businesses.
Lync Wealth adds Carleton and RJ Savage in Belfast
Lync Wealth Management has acquired Carleton Financial Planning and RJ Savage Asset Management, adding 300 million pounds to its Belfast business. The deal shows rival wealth platforms competing for Northern Ireland practices.
Deloitte Ireland partners with AccountsIQ on mid-market reporting
Deloitte Ireland Corporate Finance has partnered with cloud accounting platform AccountsIQ to help mid-market companies scale financial reporting. The partnership matters as Irish SMEs face rising demands from private equity investors.
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