Castle Street-based practice DSG, who also have offices in Southport and North Wales, have made a key appointment in Laura Leslie, who joins the firm as audit director.
Ms Leslie joins DSG from Deloitte LLP, where she worked as senior audit manager having previously trained with DSG.
Ms Leslie has a wealth of experience in working with privately owned and private equity-backed businesses and is also a specialist in dealing with organisations and individuals from the manufacturing and property sectors.
Senior partner Tony Bayliss said of Ms Leslie’s appointment: “Laura’s arrival is significant as the experience she brings means that we can extend our level of support to a growing number of owner-managed businesses to include strategy planning and access to finance, in addition to the traditional compliance work.”
Andrew Moss, corporate partner at DSG adds: “We have been developing the audit and accounts team for some time and Laura’s appointment is a real statement of intent for how we hope to continue to grow. We are delighted to welcome Laura back and are excited to see what she will achieve.”
“DSG has become known for its specialist support to corporate businesses across the region and Laura will play a key role in delivering those services to our long-established client base. Laura will also be responsible for training and supporting our ever-growing audit and accounts team.”
Ms Leslie, who is recently married and from Bebington, said: “It’s a dream to be working for an ambitious, independent and forward-thinking firm that is making a genuine effort to be a leader in its field.
“I’m delighted to be part of a fantastic and experienced team and look forward to being able to play a key role alongside them in delivering the firm’s strategy. I’m excited to get back immersed in the local marketplace and meet new clients.”