Office refit creates capacity for accountancy group to grow 40-strong team
Capacity to grow a 40-strong team has been created by accountancy group DJH Mitten Clarke following its £200,000 investment to refit its historic offices in the heart of Manchester’s business district.
The Top 50 accountancy practice transformed a suite of offices in St George’s House following a decision to relocate its growing Manchester-based team.
Built in 1911 for the YMCA, St George’s House, Peter Street, is a landmark building on the Manchester street scene.
Chief executive, Scott Heath, said the accountancy group was preparing for growth in Manchester.
The firm, which has headquarters in Stoke-on-Trent, acquired Manchester practice Lloyd Piggott two years ago and has now relocated its team to the sixth floor of St George’s House as part of a plan for growth.
Mr Heath said: “The environment our team work in is extremely important. Historically as a group, we’ve always prioritised investing in the space and technology of our offices and, we’ve redoubled our efforts following COVID.
“The expectation on office space has changed dramatically, so it was key that we made sure the needs of our team. In fact, we’ve gone above and beyond expectations in designing our new workspace.
“We’ve introduced sound-proofed pods which are perfect for Zoom meetings and 1-2-1’s, whilst still feeling like part of the office, due to the glass windows and doors.
“The design in Manchester has the same feel to our other offices, providing a great light and contemporary break-away space for lunch, team socials and client events.”
The Manchester team is led by executive director, Sue Redmond, who said: “We now have a really welcoming space for everybody who walks through the door. We’ve already had really positive feedback from clients, and we’re proud to have created a space that fits with the expectations of a city centre office.”
The refurb follows a busy couple of months for the group with the acquisition of Leeds-based accountancy firm Novis and Co, which recently took on the DJH Mitten Clarke name.
St George’s House was the first concrete building in Manchester and was constructed on the site of the 1817 Peterloo Massacre.
