Seven staff at a Bournemouth accountancy firm have been promoted for going ‘above and beyond’ particularly over the last six months.

Saffery Champness chartered accountants say it’s a record number of promotions at the Bournemouth office.

The newly promoted staff are:

• Alicia Greenfield – Assistant Manager, Accounts
• Matt Trowbridge – Assistant Manager, Accounts
• Collette Parry – Senior Manager, Personal Tax
• Sam Brett – Senior Manager, Audit
• Will Howell – Manager, Audit
• Chloe Eldridge – Manager, Audit
• Chantel Needham – Semi-senior, Personal Tax

Nick Fernyhough, Senior Partner and Head of Office, said: “These talented individuals have all gone above and beyond to deliver great client service throughout their time at Safferys but, in particular, over the last six months.

‘Whilst the economic climate is incredibly challenging, we are pleased that we are able to continue our investment in our team.

“This comes fresh off the back of a record intake of trainees to the Bournemouth office in September.

“The next 12 months will continue to be challenging for everyone but we are pleased to be able to continue to support our clients with a top team of committed individuals.”

Saffery Champness LLP advises individuals and families, not-for-profit organisations and businesses across a range of sectors.

As a member of Nexia International, it is part of a worldwide network of independent accounting and consulting firms.

Saffery Champness is one of the UK’s top 20 accountancy firms with nine offices across the country.