20 ‘exceptional’ professionals promoted at accountancy firm

Some 20 professionals have been promoted at accountancy firm PKF Smith Cooper.
Some of the notable promotions include Callum Leslie, who has been promoted to assistant corporate manager after making an impact in the corporate finance team since joining the firm in 2023. In the audit department, Ali Raynor has been promoted to senior assistant manager and David Erentz, winner of the ICAEW’s prestigious R J Weston Prize earlier this year, celebrates a promotion to assistant audit manager.
The firm has also made promotions in its business services, business recovery and restructuring and tax teams.
The Midlands-based accounting and advisory firm saw 68 new starters join throughout 2024, with 21 graduates joining across all departments, the biggest number the firm has seen to date.
PKF Smith Cooper’s internal team has also been bolstered, with Lauren Birkhead promoted to business support manager and Will Quinn to assistant talent acquisition manager.
Emma Lesley, learning and development manager at PKF Smith Cooper, said: “I’m excited to support our newly promoted team members as they step into their roles and continue their development.
“On the promotion panels carried out, it was great to see the drive and passion they have for their personal development, and it is rewarding to know our L&D team can support them in achieving their goals.
“We’re committed to providing tailored training and development opportunities to ensure their ongoing success, and I look forward to seeing the impact they’ll make in the months ahead.”
James Bagley, managing partner at PKF Smith Cooper, added: “It is another huge cohort of promotions for the firm and a great reflection on the exceptional potential and calibre of our team members. I wish everyone the best of luck in their new roles, and I look forward to seeing them succeed in their positions in the new year.”