Azets' Bristol office welcomes two new partners and a director

Azets, the accountancy and business advisory firm, has strengthened its team in Bristol with the appointment of Duncan Stratford and Adam Garside as partners and Julia Ross as a director.

Richard Goddard, the regional managing director of Azets in Bristol, said: "Bristol is second new office we've opened in the region, following the success of Plymouth which launched in 2022.

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"In just over six months, it's amazing to have grown the team, and these senior appointments are another great step towards our goal for strategic development.

"These appointments, and the continued collaboration across our offices in the Central and West region, allow us to offer a full range of accounting and advisory services with an incredibly experienced and dynamic team. It's a pleasure to welcome Duncan, Adam and Julia, as our region continues to go from strength to strength."

Stratford has more than 27 years’ experience and comes as a partner in the audit team, it was reported. He specialises in advising technology, manufacturing and service-based businesses, as well as private and internationally owned businesses and listed groups.

Garside joins as a forensic accounting partner and has more than 20 years of experience.

Ross has experience in a broad range of corporate tax areas covering international tax, due diligence, transaction advisor, tax compliance, tax accounting and tax audit and she joins as director.