JW Hinks in second merger of 2012
ACCOUNTANCY firm JW Hinks and Austral Ryley have merged, it has been announced.
The merger of the Birmingham firms will see Gary Ashmore, senior partner at Bearwood-based Austral Ryley, and all members of staff transferred over to Edgbaston-based JW Hinks with immediate effect.
The move by JW Hinks marks the firm’s second merger in a year, following that with Mason Law in January.
Paul Jones, managing partner at the firm, said the merger would strengthen JW Hinks’ position as one of the leading independent firms of chartered accountants and business advisers in the West Midlands.
He said: “We’re pleased to have concluded this merger with such a strong firm of independent accountants who share our philosophy of providing the best possible service in a friendly and efficient manner.
“The specialisms and expertise of all the staff at Austral Ryley will complement the knowledge and know-how on offer at JW Hinks.
“The merger with Austral Ryley will enable the practice to continue to thrive and prosper in the decades to come.”
Ashmore said: “The merger with JW Hinks will bring significant benefits to our clients, existing and potential, offering all the advantages of a mid-tier firm with the outstanding customer service of an independent firm.
“We have known the partners at JW Hinks for many years and know that our firms have a similar culture and ethos of providing our clients with the best possible accountancy and audit advice and services. The combined firm will be able to add value to its clients businesses as a result of the merger.”
Meanwhile, JW Hinks has announced it is changing to LLP (limited liability partnership) status with effect from the merger date.
