AN ESTABLISHED chartered accountants has made a senior appointment.

John Hart has been promoted to partner at Stokoe Rodger LLP as the firm continues its growth plan.

The firm, which has an office in Hexham as well as Gateshead, specialises in accountancy and business advisory services, including specialist tax advice to all businesses from start-ups to mature companies, across a broad range of business sectors.

Mr Hart, who joined the firm in 2018, said: "Being promoted to partner is a huge milestone in anyone’s career and to have been able to achieve this in a firm like Stokoe Rodger that has a philosophy of providing clients with proactive and high quality advice is really important to me”.

Mark Bradley, managing partner, said “Stokoe Rodger LLP has been providing sound professional advice to businesses throughout the North-East for over 60 years.

"John’s appointment as a partner confirms our commitment to the region and will enhance the services that we offer to our clients.

"In an extremely challenging environment for many businesses in the region, we have seen an increased demand for quality service and advice.

"In particular, we have been providing new and existing clients with far more advice on accessing Covid-19 support measures, in addition to our traditional services."

More information can be found at www.stokoerodger.co.uk.