RMT strengthens audit team with senior hires

Gosforth-based RMT Accountants & Business Advisors has appointed Joe Mackie-Walsh as associate director and Becky Barker as audit manager as it expands its audit team.

Joe brings more than a decade of experience across a range of sectors, having worked at Big Four and regional firms, while Becky has over eight years’ audit experience gained in London and the North East.

In their new roles, they will support the firm’s growing client base and strengthen its audit offering.

Joe said: “RMT’s position at the forefront of the North East SME market, the comprehensive resources it can call upon to support this locally focused, personable approach and its long-term investment in its growth strategy all combined to provide a very attractive career development opportunity.

“My focus has very much been on the cultural as well as the professional development of the businesses I’ve worked in. 

“This helps ensure that as we grow, we continue to invest time in in the career development of our people, helping them become technical and professional experts who deliver a first-class client service.

“RMT places the same degree of importance on developing its clients and people. 

“This matched to the continuing development of technical expertise and investments in technological advancements, will collectively help us achieve our growth ambitions.” 

The appointments reflect RMT’s continued investment in talent as demand for its services increases across the region.

Paul Gainford, director of commercial services at RMT Accountants & Business Advisors, added: “We’ve seen a surge in new business wins over recent months from a wide range of clients, and we’ve been building our audit team to ensure the support and advice they need is on hand.

“Joe and Becky are excellent additions to this team, with both the personal and professional qualities that will help them thrive at RMT, and we’re expecting to see further new recruits joining us in the coming months.”

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