HURST promotes new partner and team members

Accountancy and advisory firm HURST, headquartered in Stockport, has made a series of promotions, including the appointment of Ellen Feetum as partner.

Ellen, a corporation tax specialist, joined from KPMG last year and now leads the firm’s corporation tax compliance offering.

Sarah Haley has been promoted to associate director in the tax team, having originally joined the firm as a graduate trainee.

In addition, Ewan Lawson, Miles Redgrave, Jasmine Ali, Jake Holt and Todd Thompstone have all been promoted to associate managers within the business services team.

The promotions strengthen HURST’s team as it continues to grow its client base and expand its advisory offering.

Simon Brownbill, HURST partner and director of practice development, said: “These are the first promotions since we partnered with Dains, and there will be many more to follow in line with our continued growth and our strategy to strengthen the team for the next phase of our journey.”

Liz Gallagher, HURST’s head of tax, added: “Ellen’s promotion to partner is thoroughly deserved and marks a significant milestone for both her and the firm. 

“It reflects the continued growth of our tax team and the increasingly sophisticated work we are doing for clients.

“Since joining HURST to lead our corporation tax compliance function, Ellen has made an immediate and lasting impact.

“She has brought exceptional technical expertise and experience from her years at KPMG, helping us strengthen and evolve the service we provide to our audit and tax-only clients. 

“Just as importantly, she has quickly become a go-to person for colleagues across the firm.

“Sarah’s promotion is also a fantastic achievement and a well-earned recognition of her contribution to the firm and her technical skills.

“As a new role within HURST, the position of associate director also reflects the wider opportunities now available as a result of the firm joining Dains.

“Sarah is a highly-valued member of our tax advisory team, supporting clients on a broad range of complex matters including mergers and acquisitions, due diligence and succession planning.

“Having started her career with HURST, qualifying here, broadening her experience at a Big Four practice and then returning to us, Sarah has shown real commitment, capability and strong client relationship skills throughout her journey. 

“We are delighted to see her take this next step.”

Mike Jackson, head of HURST’s business services team, added: “Ewan, Miles, Jasmine, Jake and Todd thoroughly deserve their promotion to associate manager, which reflects the journey each of them has taken since joining the firm as trainees.

“They have all developed into highly valued members of our audit team, consistently delivering high-quality work for clients and showing they are ready to take on greater responsibility in leading and developing others.

“Their success is a strong reflection of their individual commitment and the supportive, high-performing culture we are proud of.

“As our audit team continues to demonstrate strong growth, they will each play an important role going forward.”

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