Accountancy firm unveils new partner

Worcestershire accountancy firm, Ballards has appointed Sean Devlin as a partner within its IT and Digital Transformation department.

Formerly a director with the firm, Devlin joined from RSM in 2021.

He said: “Ultimately, our service looks to ensure that businesses are making the most of the opportunities that the digital space offers to them. This may be through automation, streamlining processes, improving systems or the introduction of new software.”

Chief executive, James Syree added: “Although accountancy and taxation is the core of our firm and underpins all of our relationships, our plan is to be able to support clients in other areas of their business. Specifically with digital transformation, we found that clients often found themselves without advice on how to maximise value in this area and our service can plug that gap. The breadth of opportunity that the digital space can afford to businesses is startling and can improve areas ranging from customer experience to profitability and even staff retention.

Ballards has made more than 20 other hires across the business over the past year taking its headcount to over 100 professionals.

HR director, Sarah Stevens, said: “It is great to be a key employer in the area for professional services. Sean’s recent promotion to partner shows the progressive nature of the firm having non accountancy individuals amongst the leadership team. I am sure he will continue to be successful in what is a growing part of our practice.”