One of Yorkshire’s leading independent accountancy firms, Smailes Goldie, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of two Senior Managers as it continues to grow its presence across North Yorkshire and beyond.
Steven Aitken and Erin Allsopp have been promoted to key leadership roles, with Steven appointed Audit Services Lead and Erin appointed Accounting Services Lead. The appointments reflect the firm’s continued investment in its people and its commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
Based at Smailes Goldie’s Scarborough office, Steven has been with the firm for 15 years and will lead the audit and assurance team across the practice’s offices in Scarborough, Pickering, and Kirkbymoorside.
Commenting on his appointment, Steven said: “I am really looking forward to taking on this new role and supporting the firm’s continued growth and success. We have a highly skilled team that already delivers an excellent service to our clients, and I am excited to help build on that success in the years ahead.”
Erin, who joined the firm two years ago and is based in the Pickering office, will lead the accounting and outsourcing teams across the three offices, focusing on service development and supporting business growth across the region.
She said: “Smailes Goldie is proud to provide an exceptional level of service to its clients. I am looking forward to helping more businesses and individuals benefit from the expertise and wide range of services we offer.”
In their new roles, Steven and Erin will play a key part in enhancing the firm’s processes, embracing new technologies and supporting the development of its growing team. They will also work to strengthen relationships within the local business community and identify new opportunities for growth.
Working alongside the firm’s partners, they will help drive Smailes Goldie’s long-term strategy and future success.
Luke Taylor, Partner at Smailes Goldie, said: “Steven and Erin have both demonstrated outstanding commitment, expertise, and leadership as Managers during their time with the firm. We are now delighted to welcome them to the senior leadership team and are excited to see the positive impact they will have as we continue to grow and develop our services.”
Smailes Goldie has a long-standing reputation for investing in its people, with a strong focus on professional development, mentoring and structured training programmes that support career progression at every level.
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