Smith & Williamson’s Assurance & Business Services team has appointed leading audit expert, James Keeton (pictured), to the role of audit partner at its Bristol office.
James, who has more than 16 years’ experience in the profession has joined the accountancy and investment management group, from BDO LLP. Recently James has been based in Bristol, servicing a selection of entrepreneurs and smaller listed and large private companies primarily in the TMT and professional services sectors.
James’s role will include providing strategic long-term advice to businesses as well as utilising his significant expertise in reporting under both UK and International reporting regimes in the listed and private sectors.
James Keeton said: “I’m really excited at the opportunity to join this growing and dynamic firm and look forward to working with some of the UK’s leading businesses and forward thinking entrepreneurs, as part of the Assurance & Business Services team.”
Mike Lea, managing partner of Smith & Williamson’s Bristol office, said: “We are delighted to have appointed James as a partner. He has a wealth of experience, industry knowledge and insight that will prove extremely beneficial to our clients.
“The appointment follows a series of recent senior hires at Smith & Williamson as we continue to expand our teams and services to cater for increased demand. This is an exciting period for Smith & Williamson and having heads such as James will not only strengthen our offering, but help consolidates our position as industry leaders.”
With an office in Portwall Lane in the heart of Bristol, where around 190 staff are based, Smith & Williamson provides business and personal financial services – ranging from tax, audit and corporate finance to personal financial planning and investment management – to mid-corporates, entrepreneurs and private clients.
