On the move: the latest East Midlands hires

A Nottingham accountancy practice is expanding.

Archimedia Accounts, which is based at Nottingham Science & Technology Park, has hired city finance professional Jill Fox as client manager and accountant.

Chris Demetriou, co-owner and finance director, said: “Jill is completely aligned with our firm’s culture. She cares about clients, which isn’t something easily found these days. All accountants have the skills, but to truly want your clients to succeed is where the magic happens.”

He added: “I know Jill will go the extra mile for clients because she truly cares about what they want to achieve, saving them money and giving them insights that will help their businesses grow.”

Fox said: “I’ve always admired the way that Archidemia focuses on their clients and the core values it has as a thriving family firm. Until now, I’ve only seen it from the outside but they have a great reputation locally and within the industry for thoughtful, tailored service. I’m excited to become part of the growing team.”

The hire of Fox is the next step in the expansion plan for Archimedia, said Chris: “Next year we’ll be looking to hire two more employees; an Accountant and and a Senior Bookkeeper. It’s an exciting time for us – and our clients.”

Employment lawyer Kate Cauldwell-Hunt has joined law firm Michael Cummins Employment Solicitors as its new senior associate.

Cauldwell-Hunt and her new firm’s founder Michael Cummins, who worked together at Gateley more than 20 years ago.

After training and qualifying as a solicitor at Gateley, Cauldwell-Hunt worked as an employment lawyer, including at Averta Employment Lawyers, before moving to Pinsent Masons Vario where Kate worked both in the UK and then in Singapore where she led on the provision of flexible legal services for the international firm Pinsent Masons.

Latterly Cauldwell-Hunt managed recruitment of lawyers and business services professionals for the London office of another international law firm, Clyde & Co.

Now the solicitor has joined the seven-strong Leicestershire-based Michael Cummins Employment Solicitors.

Cummins said: “It is wonderful to welcome Kate to our firm more than 20 years after watching her set out on what has become an impressive career of great variety in location and expertise.

“I know she is looking forward to getting back into the thick of employment law here in the UK and in a setting where she is a key player in a focussed team with a collegiate feel and our approach to providing high quality work for our family of clients.

“It is also exciting for us to welcome Kate just a month after her fellow new senior associate Katie Baker-Clifton. Their arrival is a significant step forward for our firm.”
Kate said: “I am delighted to have the opportunity to work with Mike again and excited to be working with such a friendly and welcoming team. It is a privilege to work with this team with its fantastic reputation and wealth of experience.”