Announcement is led by the promotion of Jennifer Woods to associate director, a role that comes with the regulatory authority to sign-off audits. She has 13 years’ experience in financial reporting

Accountancy firm Grant Thornton has announced 12 promotions to its audit team working across its North West offices in Liverpool and Manchester.

The announcement is led by the promotion of Jennifer Woods to associate director, a role that comes with the regulatory authority to sign-off audits. She has 13 years’ experience in financial reporting, having joined the firm in 2005.

Grant Thornton’s North West audit management team has also been expanded with the promotions of Jen Ryan, Rebecca Thompson and Hayley Molloy. And associates Vicki Garlick, Eleanor Vickers, Seamus Fricker, Adam Hooson, Rachael Barlow, Jenny Elgar, Rebecca Myers and Lizzie Walker have been promoted to executives.

Mick Frankish, head of Grant Thornton’s audit practice in the North West, said: “I’m very proud of these promotions. It’s very satisfying to see professional development in action and the firm’s continued investment in our people as we continue to service our growing NW client base.

“The firm as a whole has won a number of awards for social mobility and as one of the best places to work.

“We recognise that developing skills and nurturing talent are key to our own future and as well as those businesses and organisations that we work with in the wider economy.”