Grant Thornton has appointed a new accounting services director in the South of England. Leading the team from the firm’s Reading office, David Smith will help clients to navigate coming Companies House reforms, and ESG requirements.
Norman Armstrong, practice lead for Grant Thornton UK in Thames Valley and Southampton, said, “David’s well-deserved promotion underscores his exceptional commitment to our clients and his remarkable leadership skills. With a keen focus on client service and a wealth of expertise in accounting, David is ideally positioned to lead our Accounting Services Team in the South to even greater success.”
Grant Thornton’s offices in Reading, Oxford and Southampton deliver audit, tax and advisory solutions to business and their management teams across the region with high client satisfaction. The combined Thames Valley regional team is home to 350 experts.
Earlier in his career, Smith worked for BDO, RSM Tenon and Baker Tilly, before joining Grant Thornton in 2018. Initially serving as a manager and then senior manager, throughout his tenure, he has successfully grown the local accounting services team in Reading to an 11-strong unit, contributing to the national team of 75 professionals.
Looking ahead, Smith will have a focus on enabling continued growth in the service line while fostering client relationships and expanding the team. This will see him provide strategic leadership to the accounting services team, heading up proposals, acquiring new business opportunities, and ensuring high-quality service delivery to clients.
Speaking on his promotion, Smith himself added, “Stepping into the role of accounting services director is both a privilege and an exciting challenge. With our clients all across the UK and encompassing larger international businesses with a UK presence, our focus is not just on providing stellar service but also on staying ahead of the curve amidst ever-changing regulations. Whether it’s navigating Companies House reforms, adapting to shifts in UK GAAP, or addressing the growing emphasis on ESG disclosures, our priority is to guide our clients through these changes and ensure compliance.”
