People: Accountancy firm adds to team following client wins; Change in leadership for Airedale International; Insurance broker expands claims team

HUDDERSFIELD-BASED Sheards Accountants has hired two new members of the team.

Georgina Smallpage joins from another Barnsley firm with 8 years’ experience. She will be directly responsible for all year-end accounts work for owner managed businesses.

Georgia Taylor joins two accounting apprentices working towards their AAT.

The company has projected a “significant” increase in turnover this year following new client wins which require full time accountant Ms Smallpage to join the team.

Kevin Winterburn, director at Sheards Accountants commented: “It’s a really exciting time for Sheards with a number a recent new business wins and more potential accounts in our sales pipeline.

“We’re still very much dedicated to providing apprenticeship opportunities for students in the local area and are committed to giving students invaluable experience alongside their studies. We’re delighted to welcome Georgina and Georgia to the firm and look forward to contributing towards their future career development.”

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Tony Cole Airedale InternationalAIR conditioning manufacturer Airedale International has announced that Tony Cole will succeed Clive Parkman as UK managing director for the group, which includes primary operations in Leeds and Consett, and Johannesburg South Africa.

Mr Cole recently served as Airedale’s operation’s director and has been with the UK based company for over 26 years, having varied roles throughout the organisation.

Matt McBurney of Modine, Airedale’s parent company, said: “Tony has a wealth of experience and has been credited for shaping our manufacturing processes in the UK and South Africa. His passion for our principles and values, as well as familiarity with our culture, vision and strong leadership make him the ideal person to lead the overall strategic development of our business.”

He added: “I would like to extend my thanks to Clive for all of his contributions to the business over his years as managing director. In particular, he demonstrated tremendous leadership throughout the period following the devastating fire that destroyed Airedale’s Leeds operations. He has left us in a strong position and with a host of talented people with which to build the Airedale Group’s future.”

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Melissa Pickering Mclarrons Insurance BrokersMALTON-based insurance broker McClarrons has expanded its claims department.

In order to develop the claims management team, Melissa Pickering has been hired.

Last year McClarrons’ claims department settled over 1,400 claims with a total claims value in excess of £5m.

Elaine Taylor, claims manager at McClarrons, said: “We are delighted to welcome Melissa to our claims team. This is a challenging role as making an insurance claim can be a stressful time. McClarrons is committed to obtaining the best possible outcome for our clients and an additional team member is an asset, which will enable us to continue to focus all our resources towards our clients.”
 

 

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