S&W has appointed Chris Vaulks as a accomplice in its audit apply, increasing the agency’s capabilities within the know-how, development, and manufacturing sectors.
Vaulks joins from KPMG, the place he spent greater than 18 years, progressing to a senior director function inside the agency’s northern audit apply overlaying Newcastle, Leeds, and Manchester.
Throughout his tenure, he led audits for a number of FTSE AIM 50 corporations and enormous personal companies in his specialist sectors. He was recognised as North East Accountant of the Yr on the North East Accountancy Awards in 2017 and is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) with the ICAEW.
Primarily based in S&W’s Newcastle workplace, Vaulks is anticipated to bolster the agency’s audit providers throughout the area. He brings expertise in consumer relationship administration and audit supply, with a give attention to high-quality assurance work.
“I’m delighted to hitch S&W at such an thrilling time following the latest funding from Apax Companions,” Vaulks stated. “Because the quickest rising UK high ten accountancy agency, there’s a actual sense of drive and ambition alongside a transparent dedication to Newcastle and the north. I’m wanting ahead to bringing my expertise and expertise to help and develop our audit apply in a area I’m captivated with.”
Donna Bulmer, S&W’s Regional Managing Companion, stated:
“We’re delighted to welcome Chris Vaulks to S&W. He brings a wealth of audit expertise, together with a confirmed observe report of driving progress. Chris’ insights and management will likely be invaluable as we proceed to execute our regional progress technique and strengthen our place out there.”
Mark Bishop, Head of Audit and Assurance at S&W, added:
“His deep sector experience, notably throughout know-how, development and manufacturing, mixed together with his management expertise, will likely be instrumental as we proceed to develop our audit apply. Chris’s appointment displays our dedication to investing in high expertise and strengthening our presence throughout the north. I’m assured he’ll make a big influence for our purchasers and our folks.”
Vaulks’ appointment marks the newest step in S&W’s enlargement technique within the North East, following Apax Companions’ latest funding within the agency, which is meant to help progress and the recruitment of senior audit and advisory expertise.
