It is hoped that a partnership between Newcastle accountants UNW and BKR International will open up a new client base for the two companies across the world.
BKR is one of the world’s top ten global accounting organisations and Newcastle based UNW will benefit from the firm’s contacts and resources through their new partnership.
UNW, which specialises in audits and assurance, corporate finance, taxation services and accounting, has seen substantial growth over the last few years.
Michael Morris, a partner at the firm, was key in securing the relationship with BKR International, he said: “A significant amount of time has been invested in researching the leading global associations and BKR International is the perfect fit for us.
“We expect our affiliation with BKR to open up a new chapter in our growth as well as providing a robust platform from which our clients can grow their business interests.”
UNW are hoping to gain referral work from BKR for their VAT, employment tax and corporate finance grants teams.
Andrew Wilson, managing partner, at UNW added: “In the past, we have regularly helped clients realise international opportunities, so joining an international association was an obvious route for us to take.
“Investing in further growth from our NE base whilst having full access to a comprehensive international network will deliver real benefits to our clients.”
BKR International has welcomed the new relationship and their executive director for the Middle East, Africa and Europe, Stephen Hamlet, said: “BKR prides itself on having top quality firms with international outlook and expansive ambition.
“In the UK, we are particularly fortunate to be represented by such top quality firms and what impressed me personally, when approached by UNW, was the firm’s continuous ambition, unique specialisms and on-going plans for future development, having already achieved significant growth in recent years.”
BKR represents 145 member companies in over 70 countries around the world and are seen as a top global independent accounting and business advisory firm.