By Greg Wright

Published 14th Apr 2023, 11:10 BST

Finlay Lamont, who is based in RSM’s Leeds office and specialises in working with listed, international and large corporate businesses, has become a partner within the audit team.

He first joined RSM as an audit assistant in 2012 and has progressed through the team to become a partner.

A spokesman said: “Finlay will continue to work with clients across a range sectors, bolstering RSM’s capabilities and commitment to working with the middle market.

Leeds office managing partner Mike Thornton with newly appointed directors (from L-R) Matthew Hoyle, James Atkinson, Finlay Lamont, James Woodhead, Lisa Smith and Mark Leyland

Photograph by Richard Walker/ImageNorth — Leeds office managing partner Mike Thornton with newly appointed directors (from L-R) Matthew Hoyle, James Atkinson, Finlay Lamont, James Woodhead, Lisa Smith and Mark Leyland Photograph by Richard Walker/ImageNorth

"As partner, he will remain focused on working with listed businesses, delivering audit work and will also be responsible for the ongoing development and growth of the audit team.”

Mr Lamont said: ‘I am delighted to become a partner at RSM at such

an exciting time for the business.

"My time here has been hugely rewarding and it’s great to be a part of a supportive and collaborative team which has helped me to progress from audit assistant to partner.

"RSM’s focus on investing in and developing its people has played a significant part in my career journey so far.”

Mike Thornton, RSM UK’s office managing partner for Leeds, said: ‘Since joining the firm in 2012, Finlay has excelled in his career and it is very rewarding to be part of his journey at RSM, and I am delighted to welcome him to the partnership.

“As our business continues to grow, Finlay will play an integral role in ensuring we can support the needs of our middle market clients – by delivering a premium service and helping to drive our growth plans locally, nationally, and internationally.”

In addition to Mr Lamont, RSM has promoted a further 12 partners across its UK network. The partners have been appointed across a range of specialisms including tax, audit, corporate finance and restructuring advisory.

RSM UK is a member firm of RSM International, the sixth largest network of audit, tax and consulting firms globally.

The network covers 120 countries and employs more than 57,000 people, with global revenues of $8 billion

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