Oxley beefs up GT
WILL Oxley has been appointed as Transaction Services Partner at Grant Thornton's Leeds office.
He joins the accountancy firm following a decade with the 'big 4' across their London, Leeds and Melbourne offices. He will be responsible for leading the Yorkshire and North East Transaction Services team, providing due diligence, reporting accountant and fundraising activities for corporate, private equity and banking clients.
Mr Oxley said: “This is a fantastic time to join Grant Thornton. Following the successful merger with Robson Rhodes, the combined business is now one of the leading middle market advisory firms in the UK.
“We are committed to our local market places, focused on supporting entrepreneurs and fast growing businesses and have a clearly defined strategy for growth and leadership in our chosen markets.”
Grant Thornton has 22 partners and more than 300 staff across Yorkshire and the North East.
Jonathan Riley, office managing partner of Grant Thornton Leeds, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Will to the team. His skills and experience will significantly enhance our corporate finance offering as well as provide benefits across the whole practice. Will's appointment along with other recent senior appointments, demonstrates our commitment to the local marketplace and our desire to attract young, dynamic and highly regarded professionals to the practice.”
Will, 35, is married with one son and lives in Leeds. Outside of work he enjoys sport having played rugby union for Sale and Newcastle Gosforth in the 1990s and is currently an active member at Alwoodley Golf Club.
