The Newcastle office of national accountancy firm, Haines Watts, has welcomed Nicola Bell as a new Associate Partner following a period of significant growth.
Nicola brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously worked in a Senior Audit Manager position, dealing primarily with owner managed businesses, and having trained as a Chartered Accountant at a Big Four firm.
In her new role, Nicola will be supporting Haines Watts partners with a growing portfolio of audit clients, ensuring they receive the highest quality service.
Speaking about her new role, Nicola said: “With its bold future growth plans, this is an exciting time to be joining Haines Watts North East. It’s great to be working with a company that has a strong national presence, combined with a deep understanding of the local market – I’m very excited to be a part of the team.
“I will be managing a diverse portfolio of clients, developing relationships and adding valuable insights to help businesses grow. It will certainly be a busy few months, getting to know the team and our clients, but I am very much looking forward to taking on the challenge.”
Donna Bulmer, Regional Managing Partner at Haines Watts, said: “It’s a pleasure to welcome Nicola to the team. Her knowledge and audit expertise will ensure our clients continue to receive a high level of service and access to advice which enables them to prosper.
“2019 has been a significant year of growth, during which we have welcomed new senior staff, merged with Gateshead-based RHK Accountants, and launched new specialist service lines. All of which have helped to strengthen our position as the go-to advisors for owner managed businesses in the North East.”
Haines Watts is a leading advisor to owner-managed businesses in the UK. The Top 15 firm provides ambitious business owners with the tax, compliance, corporate finance, and strategic business advisory services they need to grow.
More information on Haines Watts can be found on their website: https://www.hwca.com/