York accountancy firms complete merger

York-based Hunter Gee Holroyd Chartered Accountants has completed a merger with with another accountancy firm in the city.

Hunter Gee Holroyd has merged with Gardiners Chartered Accountants, based in Heslington.

The Gardiners team of Claire Hodsman, Denise Oliver and Owen Willis, have joined the Hunter Gee Holroyd team to work with an increased portfolio of clients.

All accountancy services will now be delivered from Hunter Gee Holroyd’s office at Club Chambers on Museum Street in York.

Nigel Everard, Hunter Gee Holroyd director, said: “We are delighted with the merger of Gardiners Accountants which gives us the opportunity to deliver Hunter Gee Holroyd’s excellent service and advice to more small and medium sized businesses in North Yorkshire.

“We are looking forward to welcoming the Gardiners’ team and clients to Hunter Gee Holroyd and helping to make a difference to their businesses and financial futures going forward.”

Kelvin Smith, relationship director for Barclays, which arranged funding, added: “This is an exciting deal for both companies which will enable synergies across the group to provide customers with a broader range of products.

“Like many of our customers both parties decided the time was right for further investment to grow and are highly professional and progressive brands that are thriving.”

Hunter Gee Holroyd offers a range of chartered accountancy and business advisory services throughout North Yorkshire. With a team of 34 staff including three directors, it operates from three offices in York, Easingwold and Filey.

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