Sector Focus:Finance
Accountancy firm appoints Manager B
uxton accountancy practice SMH BullockWoodburn has appointed Ross Jordan as
the office’s new Senior Manager following the retirement of former Partner and Consultant Karen Woodburn. Since BullockWoodburn merged
with Sutton McGrath Hartley (SMH), a South Yorkshire and Derbyshire- based practice, in March 2018, Karen has been on a phased exit strategy to ensure the transition for clients and staff has been as smooth as possible. Karen said: “Following the
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Ross Jordan (front), with Karen Woodburn and Jonathon Dickens
Growth Enabler helps business recovery
As businesses across South Yorkshire continue to restart, rebuild and recover, NatWest’s Business Growth Enabler Paula Williamson (pictured) will be supporting businesses across the region in their growth aspirations. In her role, NatWest will work
with local partners including Be More Social to champion the potential of businesses and support business owners as they develop and grow. This may be through one-to-one mentoring support or by helping entrepreneurs connect with a business network. Paula has been working with
Rik Courtney of Be More Social for more than five years. Over that time, they have supported dozens of businesses develop and implement their social media strategies. They are currently putting together a series of webinars to help businesses bounce back and plan for the future against the backdrop of the
continuing Covid-19 pandemic. Paula said: “The last six months
have been an incredibly challenging time for all of us in a variety ways but, as we look the future, it’s absolutely vital the local eco-system continues to support businesses across South Yorkshire as they move forward. We know there are new enterprises that have developed over this period as well as those that have had to adapt and change, and I look forward to working with our partners including Be More
Social to support further growth in South
Yorkshire.” As part of her role, Paula will
be running regular events on topics such as cyber security and applying for funding, and will also support new and developing businesses achieve their potential through NatWest’s Business Builder. The digital tool is on hand to provide help with all aspects of getting new businesses off the ground, with a wide range of online learning.
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merger of BullockWoodburn with SMH, it has always been part of my long term plans to phase in my retirement. Over the past two and a half years I have found my time in the office becoming more limited, and have therefore took the decision to retire completely from SMH BullockWoodburn. It’s been an absolute pleasure to lead the firm for the past 22 years, but the time is right to complete my exit. I wish all staff and clients every success for the future.” Karen’s retirement coincides with
the appointment of Ross Jordan as the new Office Manager for SMH BullockWoodburn. Ross, who is ACCA qualified, is a long-standing
member of the senior management team at SMH and specialises in helping owner managed businesses and personal tax clients. Ross said: “I’m delighted to be
given the opportunity to take the reins at our Buxton office. I have previous experience of running an office in the SMH group following another merger, and am looking forward to continuing the good work Karen has done, as well as getting to know the clients and the community. “I work with SMEs across many
sectors, but have a keen interest in agriculture, aided by my own rural background. I’m confident I can add value to clients in these sectors, which have been serviced well over the years Karen has been involved in the business. “One of our key objectives is to
make sure we continue to exceed clients’ expectations, and spot opportunities for tax savings and personal financial planning via our full service offering at SMH.” Jonathon Dickens, Partner at
SMH, said: “Ross is the perfect choice to take the reins at SMH BullockWoodburn to ensure the practice continues to grow. We so we know the firm will be in safe hands going forward.”
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