Co-founder takes sole ownership of accountancy business

The co-founder of a Derby accountancy practice has taken sole ownership of the business, the company has announced.

Bev Wakefield, who launched Vibrant Accountancy with Ian Ball in September 2019, took sole charge of the firm on 1 September following the latter’s move to Pride Park-based CoMech Metrology.

Following the takeover, Wakefield has revealed plans to make the company more eco-friendly by introducing an electric car scheme for employees and says the Lodge Lane-headquartered practice will place greater emphasis on technology and business coaching under her watch.

She said: “It has been an incredible journey since starting Vibrant with Ian and I want to thank him for his support and friendship.

“Together with my brilliant team, I want to continue the legacy and make an impact in an industry that has long been considered stuffy, impenetrable and dominated by well-established, big-name players. I want to continue to evolve and disrupt and I’m excited about the future.”

Ball added: “Co-founding Vibrant was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I have enjoyed every minute of the journey with Bev, who is now ready to continue to drive the business forward and will ensure that our clients continue to receive the best service possible.

“She is an incredible individual and will continue what we started together with great success.”

Vibrant has also announced the appointment of a new head of management accounts, Amie Fellows, who will join the company in October.