Independent accounting and business advisory firm HURST has bolstered its team with three new arrivals.

Ed Craddock and Ammar Ysak have joined HURST’s business services team as an audit semi-senior and associate respectively. Libby Auld has joined the tax team as a senior.

The trio are the latest additions to HURST’s ranks as the firm continues to expand. Earlier this year, it moved its head office to a flagship development in Stockport to accommodate its growing team.

HURST’s relocation to 3 Stockport Exchange, where it occupies 11,000sq ft, has paved the way for the firm to increase from 120 staff to around 170 over the next few years.

Ed graduated in mathematics and statistics at the University of Liverpool in 2021 with first-class honours. He previously worked as a junior auditor and corporate assistant at Mazars.

Ammar, who graduated in business finance and management at the University of East Anglia in 2021, worked at Azets before continuing his training at Thompson Wright in Manchester.

Libby, who has over 10 years’ experience in the fields of personal and corporate tax, has joined HURST from Xeinadin Manchester, where she managed a portfolio of clients.

Before that she worked at Bennett Verby, TWJ Partnership and Simpson Burgess Nash.

Simon Brownbill, partner and director of practice development at HURST, said:

“Each of our latest arrivals brings skills and experiences that will strengthen our existing service offering and support the continued growth of our practice.

“Their fresh perspectives and enthusiasm will play a key role in helping us stay ahead in an ever-evolving marketplace, and we are excited to welcome them to our team.”

HURST focuses on advising entrepreneurial owner-managed businesses across all sectors. Clients include Kinaxia Logistics, M&I Materials, Beechfield Brands, Duerr’s, Oliver Valves, Lancashire County Cricket Club, Krones UK, Creamline Dairies, Scapa Group and Hyde Group.

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