Wilkins Kennedy merge with Ashford firm Finn-Kelcey & Chapman
Issued by: WK Finn-Kelcey
1 May 2008
Leading Kent firm, Finn-Kelcey & Chapman, merge with Wilkins Kennedy
With effect from 1 May 2008, Finn-Kelcey & Chapman, Ashford based Chartered Accountants will merge with Top 30 firm Wilkins Kennedy. The merged firm will trade as WK Finn-Kelcey Limited and will continue to operate from its current premises at Stourside Place.
Michael Bushell, Partner of Finn-Kelcey & Chapman comments that “the merger brings together two like minded firms. By consolidating our expertise we are able to provide clients with a wider range of services and enhance our ability to deliver innovative services that meet clients’ changing needs. At the same time we will retain the local team and personality of the firm, which is of great importance to our clients and staff.”
Hugh Summerfield, Partner adds “we are firmly committed to serving our long-standing clients and intend to remain a leading firm in Kent. We are confident that our existing high level of service will continue and look forward to the next exciting chapter in our history.”
Colin Wiseman, Managing Partner of Wilkins Kennedy comments “Finn-Kelcey & Chapman has a strong reputation as a leading adviser to owner-managed businesses in Ashford. Through our combined expertise we are ideally placed to offer growing businesses a range of services and specialist knowledge typically associated with much larger firms, whilst providing a genuinely personal service at a competitive fee. With both an Orpington and Ashford office, we are well positioned to offer businesses in Kent an exciting alternative.”
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Press enquiries:
Hugh Summerfield
WK Finn-Kelcey
T: 01233 629 255
Colin Wiseman, Managing Partner
Wilkins Kennedy
T: 020 7403 1877
www.wilkinskennedy.com
Notes to the editor:
Wilkins Kennedy is a Top 30 firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers with 14 offices in the South East of England and 46 partners. The firm provides a comprehensive range of audit, tax and advisory services to owner-managed businesses. The firm has several specialist teams including Charity & Not-for-Profit; Property & Construction; Insurance; Forensic Accounting; Corporate Recovery and Corporate Finance.
