Based in the firm’s Midlands office in Oldbury, she is supporting owner-managed businesses, large corporates and UK subsidiaries of global groups, particularly within the manufacturing industry. She regularly assists clients with statutory audit, statutory accounts preparation, group reporting and compliance with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (UK GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). She joined Crowe in 2006 and has more than 24 years’ experience in providing audit and accountancy services to businesses across manufacturing, distribution, wholesale, and retail and leisure industries. Her promotion follows a series of partner appointments across the UK and marks a further step in the firm’s ongoing growth strategy. Hayley said: “I am thrilled to join the partnership at Crowe and am proud to have been part of the firm for 18 years, working alongside so many talented people. “The rapid pace of change in global business, such as US tariffs imposed by the US on UK steel imports, has the potential to have a significant impact across the UK’s manufacturing sector. I look forward to continuing to support manufacturing businesses, collaborating with business leaders and those shaping the sector, to help this crucial part of our UK economy to navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead.” Nigel Bostock, chief executive at Crowe, said: “It is a pivotal time as businesses grapple with uncertainty while striving to boost productivity and accelerated growth. Hayley’s promotion signifies our continued commitment to meeting our clients’ growing and evolving needs and represents a further step in the ongoing expansion of our teams and expertise. Congratulations to Hayley on this well-deserved promotion.” Ross Prince, managing partner of the Midlands and South West offices at Crowe, said: “As we continue our ambitious growth plans at both regional and national level, I warmly welcome Hayley to the partnership. Hayley brings a wealth of expertise working with a wide range of corporate businesses. With her deep expertise across the manufacturing industry and commitment to clients, her insight and approach will continue to deliver exceptional value to our clients in the Midlands Southwest and across the UK.”