Ashgates expands senior team amid growth

Derby-based accountancy firm Ashgates has promoted long-serving auditor Arron Anderson to director as it strengthens its senior team during a period of significant growth.

Arron, who joined the firm as a trainee in 2007, passed his ACCA exams in 2013 and became a manager in 2016. 

He has since played a key role in client relationships and regional expansion.

Arron said: “This is a very special moment, and I’m thrilled to be joining the senior management team at Ashgates to support our next chapter with DJH.

“We pride ourselves on being more than just ‘number crunchers’ and instead prefer to look at how we can become an extension to the management teams of our clients – guiding them through an extremely complicated economic landscape and, importantly, helping them to achieve their goals.

“As director, I will continue to support the wider ABS team at Ashgates, while taking on more responsibility as a key contact for several clients. 

“There is also an emphasis on attracting new clients and enhancing the advice and support we offer through DJH’s specialist service lines, and that’s something I’m keen to contribute to in my new role.”

Ashgates, based on Pride Park, recorded £7 million in revenue this year and continues to grow its SME client base with support from parent group DJH and in-house services including research and development, funding and HR.

It is one of 14 firms to join DJH since 2021, with backing from private equity investor Tenzing and ambitions to enter the UK’s top 20 accountancy groups.

David Newborough, director at Ashgates, added: “Arron has been a great performer at each level of his progression through our business and fully merits his promotion to director.

“His expertise in auditing and seeing the ‘bigger picture’ for our clients has been instrumental in us building several strategic relationships with key East Midlands employers and now is the right time to take this to the next level.”

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