Chartered accountants expands regional presence with new merger

Sutton McGrath Hartley, the Sheffield-headquartered chartered accountants, has secured the merger of Buxton accountancy practice BullockWoodburn.

Rebranded as SMH BullockWoodburn, the Buxton office now takes Sutton McGrath Hartley’s network to four, with two additional offices in Rotherham and Chesterfield.

James Hartley, managing partner of Sutton McGrath Hartley, said: “With established offices in Sheffield, Chesterfield and Rotherham, merging with a firm in Buxton was the next logical step for SMH to help us develop a presence in the High Peak region.

“Clients will now benefit from a complete range of services that they haven’t been able to access before, including our personal financial services, such as pension & investment advice, and assistance with wills & probate and Inheritance tax planning – all of which can now be accessed via our Buxton office.

“The merger is a positive move forward for everyone, not only does it give clients access to additional services all under one-roof, but it gives them long term security that their business and personal financial affairs will be looked by the most highly skilled, specialist staff possible. We are looking forward to developing a positive presence in the region.”

Karen Woodburn, managing partner of Bullock Woodburn, added: “As part of my plan for a phased retirement over the next 5 years, the merger reassures the future of the office to both clients and staff, and introduces a fantastic range of new services for our clients.

“The Buxton office will continue as it has done since I took over in May, 2000. The current staff will still be on hand to provide their usual services to our clients, however they will now have access to a wider range of services meaning clients won’t have to consult other professionals for personal financial services such as wealth management and estate planning. I am confident the merger will be of benefit to all our clients.”

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