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New partner and former GB canoeist among appointments at UHY Hacker Young. 25 Sep 2026, 06:00 Nottingham accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young has strengthened its Audit and Accounting and Business Services teams with the appointment of two former colleagues, including a new partner and a former GB canoeist. Having previously worked together in an audit service line, Colin Radmore has now joined UHY as accounting and business services manager, while Jayne Fotheringham takes up the role of audit partner. Both bring a wealth of experience across business advisory and client relationship management. Fotheringham joins UHY after a 16-year career at Cooper Parry, where she developed extensive experience advising businesses across a range of sectors. She previously worked with UHY Nottingham's managing partner Andrew Timms at her prior firm. Fotheringham said: "UHY has a strong reputation in the market, and from my first conversations with the team, I loved how down to earth and approachable everyone was. "As someone who has lived and worked in the East Midlands throughout my career, joining UHY Nottingham feels like a great fit. Having spent many years working with owner-managed and private equity-backed businesses, I'm looking forward to continuing to support clients through the opportunities and challenges they face. "The opportunity to work alongside such an experienced and well-respected team was incredibly appealing, and I'm excited to play a part in the continued success of the Nottingham office while building lasting relationships with clients and contacts." Radmore first pursued a career in elite canoeing, representing Great Britain for many years and winning a brace of World and European Championship medals, before retiring from competitive sport and moving into coaching. He worked with the Ugandan and Irish Olympic canoeing teams before becoming senior coach of the British Paralympic canoeing team, which took him to the Rio and Tokyo Paralympic Games. After becoming a parent, Radmore decided to pursue a career that would allow him to spend more time at home. Having enjoyed analysing data to optimise sporting performance, he saw accountancy as a natural next step and completed an evening course before joining his previous firm. At UHY, he now advises a broad portfolio of clients across a range of sectors, supporting businesses through the firm's Accounting and Business Services offering. He said: "I'm really enjoying the variety that this role offers. Working with clients across different industries gives me the opportunity to build strong relationships and take a more personal approach to my work. My background in coaching has also given me valuable experience in supporting and developing people, which I hope to bring to my role as a manager. "Looking ahead, I want to continue growing my portfolio across a range of sectors and broaden the support I can provide to clients, while playing my part in helping the accounting and business services team achieve its growth ambitions." Earlier this year,UHY's Nottingham, London and Brighton offices combined with Affinia, a fully integrated accounting and advisory firm. Together, the combined Affinia group is a £160m business with a combined team of 1,600 colleagues operating across 33 offices nationally. Andrew Timms, managing partner at UHY Nottingham, said: "Jayne and Colin bring a wealth of experience and different perspectives to the team, which will add real value to the firm. "The Nottingham office has grown significantly in recent years, and we have ambitious plans for the future as part of the wider Affinia group. Bringing talented and experienced people like Jayne and Colin into the business will play an important role in helping us continue that growth while maintaining the close, consultative relationships we are known for. "Colin's background in elite sport and coaching has equipped him with valuable skills in helping people perform and succeed, while Jayne brings significant audit experience and insight that will support the continued development of our team and offering."

Cooper Parry expands presence in Northern Ireland with new Belfast opening. New Jacquard suite hub follows the firm's established base in Dungannon Quick Poll What is your biggest operational challenge right now? One click - no sign-up All data is anonymised. Polling helps Accountancy Group better understand the Accountancy Today audience and tailor its editorial. Select a subscription plan. Cooper Parry has opened a new office in Belfast as part of a wider investment in Northern Ireland's professional services market. The new Belfast workspace, the Jacquard suite, which follows the established base at The Linen Green, Dungannon, offers a flexible hub for collaboration, client meetings and project delivery for team members as well as supporting hybrid working patterns. The suite includes AV-equipped meeting rooms for both in-person and virtual collaboration, matching the firm's 11 other UK locations. The space is expected to become a key hub within the firm's network, complementing its wider office footprint. The opening comes as the firm continues to grow its partner headcount and broaden its specialist offering, improving its ability to serve clients across the island of Ireland and the UK. Shauna McStravick, partner at Cooper Parry, told Accountancy Today: "Accountancy Group has recently moved into a bigger superhub at The Linen Green in Dungannon, strengthening the deep roots, local expertise, and brilliant team Accountancy Group already have there. Belfast builds on that investment by putting Accountancy Group closer to the city's business, banking, and professional services communities. Together, the two offices combine local heart with big expertise, as well as giving ambitious businesses across Northern Ireland direct access to more than 2,000 Cooper Parry specialists across the UK. "Belfast is our bold statement of intent - there's huge entrepreneurial energy here, with businesses thinking bigger, exploring new markets and looking for straight-talking advice to help turn ambition into action. As one of 12 Cooper Parry hubs, Belfast connects the region to expertise spanning professional services, advisory, wealth management, and digital. I'm genuinely confident it brings something fresh to the market and will help us attract brilliant talent and build stronger partnerships, accelerating our growth across Ireland while supporting Cooper Parry's wider £600m ambition." Published: 2m ago

Cooper Parry Wealth appoints Scotland relationship partner. Darren Lees will work alongside the firm's existing tax and advisory teams No spam Unsubscribe anytime Want unlimited access? View Plans Cooper Parry Wealth has announced the appointment of Darren Lees as its first dedicated relationship partner in Scotland to support its national expansion strategy. Lees joins with more than a decade of experience advising entrepreneurs and business owners. He will work alongside the firm's existing tax and advisory teams, which have grown to nearly 100 people in Scotland over the past year. The firm plans to expand nationally through strategic investment, acquisitions and deeper integration with its wider business. Scotland has been identified as a key growth market for the firm. David Kendrick, managing director of Cooper Parry, said: "When Accountancy Group set out its growth plans, Accountancy Group made it clear Accountancy Group would invest in the people and regions that matter most to its clients. Scotland is a hugely important market for Accountancy Group and Darren's appointment is a significant milestone in that journey. "We're building a long-term presence, bringing together wealth planning with the wider expertise that exists across Cooper Parry. Darren's experience, reputation and understanding of the Scottish market make him the ideal person to help us deepen relationships and drive the next phase of our growth." Lees added: "My experience has always centred on building long-term relationships with clients, so it felt like a natural fit. Cooper Parry has already built an exceptional business with the expertise, investment and collaborative approach needed to support clients in a truly joined-up way. "I'm excited to help grow that presence across Scotland, introducing more people to what makes the business different while building on the strong foundations already in place." Published: 1h ago