People: Dains Accountants; Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals; Rack Collapse Prevention

Dains Accountants has announced the appointment of Stephen Greenway and Harshad Bharakhada as partners in our forensic accounting team at its Birmingham office.

Stephen Greenway, who qualified with a Big 4 firm and has 15 years of experience in forensic accounting, has extensive knowledge of financial investigations, dispute resolution and wider forensic matters.

“Joining Dains Accountants is a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic team and leverage my expertise to drive impactful results for our clients. I am eager to get started and look forward to building on the strength of the existing Forensic Accounting practice,” said Stephen Greenway.

Harshad Bharakhada also qualified with a Big 4 firm and has a wealth of experience having held senior positions in leading firms.

“I am excited to join Dains Accountants and contribute to the growth and success of the Forensic Accounting team. I look forward to working with such a talented group of professionals and delivering exceptional service to our clients,” said Harshad Bharakhada.

Andrew Donaldson, head of forensic at Dains Accountants said: “We are thrilled to welcome Stephen and Harshad to our team. Their expertise and dedication to excellence align perfectly with our mission to provide top-tier forensic accounting services. I am confident that their contributions will significantly enhance our service offerings and client satisfaction.”

Adrian Goddard

Leading Midlands business, the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP), has appointed a new senior Commercial Director to oversee the business’s commercial goals and objectives, as well as support operational processes.

With more than 20 years of commercial experience, including working with leading HR and accounting organisations including IRIS, ADP, Ciphr, and Civica, Adrian Goddard has a strong payroll background having worked in the industry for over a decade, holding multiple director-level positions.

Jason Davenport, Chief Executive Officer of the CIPP said: “Bringing Adrian on board to bolster the senior CIPP team is a really exciting moment as we continue our mission to raise the profile of payroll in businesses across the UK. Adrian brings much-valued experience and enthusiasm for the industry, and we’re excited to see how his infectious energy can have a positive impact on the CIPP in the coming months.”

Outside of work, Adrian is passionate about executive coaching and Non-Exec Directorship, supporting professional development. He has achieved a Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Coaching and Leadership and is a qualified Mental Health First Aider.

Goddard said: “As soon as I started working in payroll over 12 years ago, I knew instantly that I wanted to stay in this sector for the rest of my career. I’m extremely passionate about giving something back to the profession that has opened so many doors for me personally, as well as use my leadership position to encourage the next generation to choose payroll.

“There are now over 60 career pathways to choose from and payroll professionals are no longer restricted to just transactional tasks; they’re becoming recognised as the engine room of a business. Payroll can influence and drive value to support much broader organisational objectives. At the CIPP we can support people with this transition through our amazing memberships and IPPE education and training.

“When the opportunity arose for me to work at the CIPP, I jumped at the chance and I’m really looking forward to influencing the future of payroll through my work with the industry and our members.”

Mike Quinn

Redditch-based Rack Collapse Prevention has appointed Mike Quinn as their new Business Development Director.

Having held several senior roles throughout his career Quinn has worked with AIM Professional Systems, a supplier of software solutions to the legal profession and Guardian iT, a provider of business continuity solutions in which during his tenure he played a pivotal role in taking the company from a small business to a successful stock market listing.

Quinn said: “Rack Collapse Prevention and its innovative racking safety solutions are essential tools in enhancing warehouse safety and business continuity and I believe that all supply chain stakeholders, from warehouse owners to forklift drivers, can greatly benefit.”

Rack Collapse Prevention offers effective racking safety solutions, known for flexibility, durability, and performance. Its latest innovation, the Spy Rack monitoring system, uses 24/7 laser monitoring to detect movement and impacts, sending real-time alerts via an app. It records impact data, helping warehouse teams identify weak spots and high-risk areas for quick corrective action.

Rack Collapse Prevention Managing Director Craig Attwell commented: “I’m thrilled to welcome Mike to the team. His extensive experience and proven track record will support us as we drive the business forward and achieve our strategic goals.”