Accountancy group EY has strengthened its audit team in Bristol with the promotion of Jemma Inker to partner.
Jemma, pictured, originally joined EY in 2011 as an audit senior, going on to become a senior audit manager and director. In total she has more than 15 years’ experience.
During her time at EY she has built up extensive knowledge of the South West, working with listed and private businesses across a range of sectors including utilities, consumer, manufacturing and transport.
In addition to her role in the audit team, Jemma is also responsible for the firm’s talent strategy in the region and is a mentor and coach to a number of employees.
EY South West managing partner Karen Kirkwood said: “Jemma plays an integral role within our audit team and I’m delighted that she has been promoted to partner.
“She brings a wealth of experience to the partnership, having worked with a broad cross section of companies across the region, from a range of different industries.
“Jemma’s promotion will help strengthen our leadership and business offering across the South West and I’m excited to see how her team grows and develops.”
Jemma added: “I’m thrilled to have been appointed to partner. We have a thriving team of talent based in our Bristol office and I’m looking forward to working with our people as we continue to grow as a business and support companies across the region.”
EY has 21 offices across the UK employing around 21,100 people.