Stroud's BookCheck appoints a new managing director

Stroud-based bookkeeping specialist BookCheck has appointed James Wetherall ACA to the position of managing director.

James’ appointment will see founding managing director Anthony Pilkington become executive chairman, a role which will see him working alongside James.

Since joining the company in December 2022, James, a chartered accountant, has enjoyed success in the role of new client manager.

Anthony Pilkington said: “I am absolutely delighted that James has accepted our offer to become our new Managing Director and that we have been able to secure somebody of his calibre to drive the business forward.

“His appointment will strengthen the management of the Company and allow us to develop strongly”.

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Anthony will support James in his new role, while also working on strategic development, liaising with existing clients and attracting new ones. He will also lead the firm’s partnership with Xero as well as add-ons with BookCheck’s recently established sister company, BookCheck X Ltd.

James said: “I am really pleased to be taking on this new role of Managing Director with BookCheck. Right from day one I was impressed by the quality of the BookCheck service and it’s team.

“COVID has prompted many firms to review how some of their core functions are delivered and our service offers them greater flexibility, often a higher level of expertise than they had before and all in all a most cost-effective option. I am excited to be working with Anthony and seeing BookCheck go from strength to strength”.

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