Ling joined McBrides in 1999 as a graduate trainee. Credit: McBrides Accountants LLP.

McBrides Chartered Accountants, based in Sidcup, UK, has named Nigel Ling as an Audit & Assurance partner, effective 1 January 2025.

Ling, who has been with the firm for around 25 years, transitioned from his role as audit director to join the seven other partners at the firm.

He is the fifth partner at McBrides to have trained and qualified there.

After beginning his career in engineering, Ling joined McBrides in 1999 as a graduate trainee.

Over the years, as audit became more specialised within the profession, he progressed to audit manager and later director, focusing on larger owner-managed business clients.

Commenting on the new role, Ling said: “I am excited to join the leadership team as a partner at McBrides, a place where I trained, honed my skills and enjoy working with our incredible range of clients.

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“Becoming a partner hopefully demonstrates to younger members of the team that the pathway from apprentice to and partner is there for everyone at McBrides.”

Managing partner Tanya Hamilton, who also began her career at McBrides as a graduate trainee and took on the managing partner role in June 2023.

She said: “We are delighted that Nigel has become a partner in the business. Over the years he has demonstrated his expertise with clients and is an excellent leader in the audit arena.”

In October, McBrides announced two senior promotions within its Tax and Outsourced Business Services departments.

Andy Fuller has been promoted to director in the Outsourced Business Services department, where he will oversee the firm’s outsourcing services, including bookkeeping, Xero integration, management reporting, and related support for clients. Fuller will lead the outsourcing team, working alongside fellow director Hannah Adams, who heads the accounts and advisory team in the same department.

Meanwhile, Darshika Baleswaran has been promoted to manager in the firm’s expanding Tax department.