Accountancy firm gears up succession strategy with appointment of partner

ACCOUNTANCY FIRM UHY Calvert Smith has promoted a new partner as part of its succession strategy.

The York-based firm has promoted 29-year-old Harry Howley from senior manager to partner as of today.

Mr Howley specialises in all aspects of audit and works across a wide range of sectors, with a particular focus on charities, education and owner-managed businesses across York and the surrounding North-East area.

He possesses a particular interest in assisting start-ups and entrepreneurial businesses.

Nevil Pearce, partner at UHY Calvert Smith said: “We are delighted to see Harry promoted to partnership.

“He brings a wealth of experience and will play a vital role in the development of our work in York.

“Harry represents the future and his appointment is part of our succession strategy for the long-term development of the firm.”

He added: “Despite his young age, clients have shown a great deal of confidence in Harry’s ability.

“He is regularly recommended to third parties by those already working with him.”

Mr Howley first joined UHY Calvert Smith in 2005 as a trainee.

He qualified in 2010 and spent another two years with the firm before taking up a position at Leeds-based Murray Harcourt, an independent audit, tax and risk management firm. He then returned to UHY Calvert Smith in spring 2014 as a senior manager and has been at the firm since.

Mr Howley said: “I am excited about developing my role within UHY Calvert Smith, across both audit and advisory, building relationships with new and existing clients across a range of sectors.

“A lot of my focus on the coming months will centre around Making Tax Digital and how we can help our clients adapt to the changes there.” UHY Calvert Smith in York is a member of national accountancy group UHY Hacker Young.