Armstrong Watson expands in Cumbria

CUMBRIAN accountants Armstrong Watson has expanded its footprint in the region with the acquisition of the Penrith office of  O’Reilly Chartered
Accountants.

The deal will bring 16 staff from O’Reilly to the Armstrong Watson team, which is led by partner Margaret Hill.

She said: “O’Reilly is an incredibly well respected firm locally and the combination of our skills will continue to strengthen Armstrong Watson’s position in Penrith and Cumbria.

“Combining two offices will see a greater potential to deliver our services to both current and future clients. Our sector specialisms will benefit from the synergies of our combined professional team allowing us to provide businesses across the region with sound financial advice.

Based in Carlisle, Armstrong Watson has a network of 14 offices across  northern of England and south west Scotland. It has 27 partners and more than 340 staff.