People: Rowleys; Essential Safety

Rowleys has appointed nine new members of staff as part of its strategic growth plans.
James Hutchinson has joined the Leicester-based accountancy practice as an audit & accounts senior. He will work alongside new trainees Mohammed Rahman, Hollie Harvey-Rowley and Jenson Eley within the firm’s Audit & Accounts team.
Meanwhile, Lucy Elsom and Neesha Bali have joined Rowleys’ Payroll Team as senior payroll advisor and trainee respectively, while fellow trainees Isaiah Campbell and Rachael Briggs join the Medical Team.
The firm has also appointed a new senior manager. Claire Wright joins Rowleys following 12 years at Grant Thornton.
She said: “I’m delighted to join Rowleys at such an exciting time.
“Rowleys has a great reputation and strong values that align closely with my own. The firm is passionate about providing a great service to clients and the development of its people, this is one of my main reasons for joining.
“Rowleys has a great client base of a range of businesses from all sectors and I’m looking forward to working with a number of them. I can’t wait to hit the ground running and make a real impact.”
Managing partner Tom Copson said: “We are delighted to welcome all our new recruits to the Rowleys team. It is great that we have been able to add talented individuals of varying experience to support our future growth. I’ve no doubt that our new team members will make a significant contribution to Rowleys and our clients.
“It’s an exciting time for Rowleys, and a great time to join the firm, as we continue to grow. Attracting and retaining the right people is vital and we’re committed to the development of our people and giving them opportunities to develop and grow their careers.”
Northamptonshire-based health and safety business Essential Safety has welcomed a pair of new consultants, taking the total headcount at the firm to 14.
Jane Piper has held a variety of health and safety roles with large organisations including the NHS, Balfour Beatty Workplace and Engie, while fellow new recruit Lauren Gibson brings more than seven years’ experience to the company having held similar positions in the manufacturing and engineering sectors.
Dean Howells, managing director at Essential Safety, said: “We are delighted to have Jane and Lauren join the Essential Safety family. Both are extremely knowledgeable and talented additions to our team and we look forward to seeing how they thrive.”
Essential Safety has offices in Corby and London.
Lauren Gibson