UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has firmly established its North East presence, moving into a larger Newcastle office and welcoming a stream of new talent.

The firm has experienced a positive reception since launching in the city towards the end of last year, leading to a regional recruitment campaign to bolster its team.

Over recent months the Newcastle team has expanded to a total of 12, with a recruitment drive still underway to attract more specialists and grow the team further before the end of the year. The most recent new team members include, Omotola Alex-Taiwo, Audit Manager; Stuart Gardiner, Business Advisory Manager; and Geoff Logan, Audit Assistant Manager.

The firm has also expanded into a new 840 sq. ft office at Maybrook House, Grainger Street, in the centre of the city. The new office is over 50 percent larger than Johnston Carmichael's previous space in Newcastle, opening up room for further growth.

Paul Shields, Partner and Newcastle office lead, has been instrumental in Johnston Carmichael’s North East growth and has ambitious plans for further expanding the business’ offering in the region. He said: “We have had an incredible reception since launching in the region last October, which has helped us to invest in creating more roles and bring more services locally for our clients. Our Newcastle office is focused on advising and supporting the region’s most prominent sectors and ambitious businesses, including real specialist skills in engineering and manufacturing, food and drink, property and tech.

“We are continuing our drive for growth and are open to conversations with people who are looking to join a progressive, independent accountancy firm. We currently have openings in Audit, Corporation Tax, Private Client Tax, and VAT. We will also be welcoming graduates into our Audit team from January 2025, marking a significant milestone for the office. We look forward to collaborating with the next generation of accounting and advisory professionals and continuing to deliver exceptional service for our clients.”

For more information or to view Johnston Carmichael’s current vacancies, visit: https://careers.johnstoncarmichael.com/