New trainee for JW Hinks

BIRMINGHAM chartered accountants JW Hinks has strengthened its team with the appointment of a new trainee.

Sukhdeep Siotha has joined the Edgbaston-based firm after leaving Halesowen College.

Sukhdeep is currently taking his AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) course and has already taken one exam.

Before starting at Halesowen College in September, Sukhdeep took his A-Levels at Cadbury College.

Paul Jones, Managing Partner at the firm, said: “At JW Hinks we are always looking to recruit talented young accountants.

“Sukhdeep has outstanding potential, and we are confident that he will go on to become a successful accountant, improving the level of service and expertise on offer from the firm.”

Aldermore promotions after restructure

BANK Aldermore has promoted three of its key personnel Nick Smith, John Dodsworth and Ross McFarlane in a restructuring of its Invoice Finance business.

Reporting to Invoice Finance Managing Director Damon Walford, Smith takes on the role of Regional Managing Director for the Northern Region, McFarlane takes on the role of Regional Managing Director for the South & Midlands and Dodsworth becomes Strategic Development Director.

Walford said: “Nick, Ross and John have all held senior positions within Aldermore Invoice Finance and therefore have considerable experience of both the business and the market in which it operates.

“The restructuring has enabled us to streamline the business in preparation for the implementation of ambitious growth plans during 2013 and beyond. We’re in good shape to meet the challenges of a demanding market and I have full confidence that under the expert guidance of Nick, Ross and John, Aldermore Invoice Finance will continue to go from strength-to-strength.”

New man for Jobson James

BIRMINGHAM independent insurance broker Jobson James has strengthened its board with the appointment of Chris Swain as Director, HR and Compliance.  He replaces Barry Cousins who has retired after many years with the company.  

Swain joins from Stourbridge brokers Ingram Hawkins and Nock where he was a Director for four and a half years.

The appointment is in recognition of the ever increasing importance of governance and compliance with the FSA.  Compliance and regulation dominate the agenda and the appointment will ensure that Jobson James continues to meet and exceed all FSA requirements in this critical area.

Richard Waltier, Jobson James director, said: “We are delighted to welcome Chris on board.  His ‘hands on’ broking experience allied to his compliance skills will ensure we meet regulatory requirements at all levels.”