BHP launches accounting advisory service following partner appointment

BHP has launched a new listed, accounting valuations and advisory service to be headed up by Alex Hird, who has joined the firm as a partner.

Hird will oversee the delivery of the new service line, providing specialist accounting advisory and financial reporting valuation expertise.

He joins BHP following a14-year career encompassing various accounting and audit roles.

The LAVA service will incorporate financial reporting advisory, IPO support, purchase price allocations, share-based payment and other financial reporting valuations, as well as annual compliance work for listed groups.

He said: “Joining BHP and launching this new service, which builds on my previous expertise, is a fantastic opportunity. The supportive and employee-centric culture at BHP attracted me to the role and I’m very much looking forward to sharing my specialisms with the team. The work I do with clients is very collaborative, solves audit challenges for them through my commitment to quality, and I have a real passion for delivering the service in a friendly and authentic way.”

Lisa Leighton, joint CEO at BHP, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Alex to the team and look forward to launching our new specialist Listed, Accounting Valuations and Advisory service.

“Alex has a proven track record of providing innovative solutions to businesses of all sizes, right across the country. He will bring significant expertise to BHP as we continue to grow and develop as a firm, while at the same time adding great value for our clients.”

BHP has more than 450 staff, including 36 partners at offices in Sheffield, Cleckheaton, Leeds, Chesterfield, and York.