A leading Cumbrian accountants has acquired a new firm.
Armstrong Watson has taken on Leeds practice Grants Chartered Accountants.
The merger sees seven Grants staff join the firm’s Leeds city centre office and owner Jonathan Grant has also joined Armstrong Watson as a consultant and will continue to provide tax and accounting services to existing clients, whilst at the same time allowing him to reduce his working hours and transition towards retirement.
Paul Dickson, Armstrong Watson managing partner and CEO, said: “We are delighted to welcome the clients and colleagues of Grants to our Leeds practice.
“We are very much forward looking forward to working with Jonathan and his colleagues at Grants. This merger combines two firms of similar culture, with complementary practice strengths and sector expertise. We hope that by offering an
increasing range of specialists and advisers, we will ensure that we continue to provide Grants’ clients with tailored, proactive support and advice essential for profit and growth.”
This deal follows three acquisitions for Armstrong Watson in the last 12 months, with the firm expanding in Leeds, Hexham and Carlisle.
