Brown & Co expands team with five hires

Lancashire and Cumbria-based accountancy firm Brown & Co has started the year with five new recruits as it continues to respond to growing client demand.

The independent accountancy firm, which operates from offices in Thornton-Cleveleys and Kendal, has welcomed three new team members to its Kendal office at Murley Moss Business Village. 

Tyreece Barrett and Christine Chapman have joined as accountants, while Jed Capstick has been appointed as assistant accountant.

Two further appointments have been made at the firm’s Thornton office at Marsh Mill Village, with Frankie Crosthwaite and Issi-joi Mciver, pictured below, both joining as assistant accountants.

Iss-joi Mciver, left, and Frankie Crosthwaite, who are based at Brown & Co's Thornton-Cleveleys office

The latest hires continue a period of rapid growth for Brown & Co, which has expanded from five to 30 employees in the past six years. 

Chris Brown, founder and managing director of Brown & Co, said: “We’re delighted to have five new team members joining us this month. 

“It’s a great way to start 2026 and kick off another year of growth for us and our clients.

“I’m sure all our new recruits will fit in really well and be a great support to both the team and our clients as we continue to grow and diversify our portfolio.”

The firm provides accounting and business advisory support to clients operating across Lancashire, Cumbria and beyond, working with businesses at every stage of growth.

Chris added: “On the back of the excellent turn-out and feedback we have had from our Budget Breakfast, we are looking forward to supporting our clients and associates with more events in the next 12 months on topics they are keen for us to cover. 

“Combined with our five new recruits, it’s already shaping up to be another exciting year.”

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