PKF Francis Clark has promoted ten new partners and five directors across a range of specialisms.

It brings the total number of partners at the South West’s largest independent chartered accountancy firm to 60, the most in its 104-year history.

The new partners include two team members at the Poole office – Aaron Lawes (business advisory) and Lisa Whitbread (tax).

The latest round of promotions also sees the appointment of five directors including Adrian Way (audit and assurance, Poole) and Chris Potts (corporate finance, Poole).

Managing Partner Andrew Richards, pictured left, said: “Supporting colleagues to progress in their careers is an important part of our culture, so I’m proud to welcome a record number of new partners this year as the firm continues to grow.

“Our new partners and directors have all invested a lot of time and effort in their professional development to get to this point.

“I look forward to them playing key roles in the ongoing success of the firm and our clients in the years to come.”

As well as Poole, PKF Francis Clark also has offices in Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Salisbury, Southampton, Taunton, Torquay and Truro.

The firm, which celebrated its centenary in 2019, has more than 850 members of staff, with annual revenue of £55 million.

PKF Francis Clark is a member of the PKF International family of legally independent firms which together are ranked as the 11^th largest provider of accountancy services in the UK by Accountancy Age.

• Applications are currently open for PKF Francis Clark’s 2023 graduate and school leaver accountancy apprenticeships. More information can be found at pkf-francisclarkcareers.co.uk.