All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram

Umesh Ellichipuram

Grant Thornton UK taps Fenergo to revamp client onboarding, compliance

The company expects the platform to shorten onboarding times by digitising and automating key parts of the process.

Autire secures investment from Serent Capital to scale EBP audits

Autire will work with Serent’s Growth Team on initiatives covering AI, product enhancement and other aspects.

S&W names James Wright as partner in Birmingham business tax team

Wright steps into the role with a substantial background advising businesses in the UK and overseas.

Forvis Mazars names Fred Dearden as head of private equity

Dearden was previously a director at Forvis Mazars, where he helped shape and lead its UK PE focus.

Armanino expands south-east reach with addition of MSTiller

MST, with around 110 professionals, operates from offices in Georgia and New York, US.

Xeinadin acquires Accountancy Cloud to bolster start-up advisory

Accountancy Cloud works with clients in major UK tech centres such as Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham and London.

Grant Thornton UK names Frederik Vinten as chief commercial officer

Vinten joins the Strategic Leadership Team and will be in charge of executing the company’s commercial strategy.

AAB invests in FM Accountants and LSMQ to deepen presence in Ireland

Upon completion of the transactions, both FM Accountants and LSMQ will operate under the AAB name.

Xendoo buys Botkeeper’s Infinite platform

The company said the transition will not impact current users and that their access to Infinite will remain active.

EY reduces headcount and costs under CEO Janet Truncale

The number of staff employed directly by the central body fell by 8% to 964 in the year to June 2025.