New Solent regional managing partner for top 10 accountancy firm Azets
UK top 10 accountancy firm Azets has appointed a new regional managing partner for its Solent region.
Amy Harper has joined after seven years at S&W in Southampton, leading that firm’s business outsourcing services (BOS) team across multiple offices in the UK.
A specialist business adviser, she is now responsible for the whole of Azets’ Solent region, working alongside other regional partners as part of the South region leadership team.
Based in Southampton, Amy is also an accounting based advisory services (ABAS) Partner managing a large portfolio of ambitious high-growth companies.
In her role, she provides a comprehensive range of accounting services, covering everything from monthly management reporting to statutory year‑end accounts. Her expertise extends to cloud accounting solutions, business planning and financial forecasting, and she has a strong track record of supporting small and medium‑sized enterprises throughout their growth journey.
Amy said: “I am excited to have joined such a forward‑looking firm as Azets and I am determined to ensure that the Solent region continues to deliver the very highest standards, while continuing to grow our market share. We fully deserve our reputation as a trusted adviser to an amazing client base.”
She added that she was looking forward to both the challenges and opportunities ahead
“I’m sure there will be many challenges and opportunities, which I will tackle head‑on, taking everything in my stride as I strive to implement further growth for Azets. I look forward to working closely with the talented local team to strive for excellence, while upholding our amazing values at every turn.”
Central to her approach is a strong focus on long‑term client relationships and proactive support:
“My ethos is to build a relationship‑led approach with clients – being on hand whenever I am needed, answering queries as they arise and providing timely advice throughout the year.”
Nick Parrett, Azets’ regional managing director of the South region: “Amy is highly experienced, has a proven track record and her regional knowledge is second-to-none.
“She has hit the ground running and has her sights set firmly on the future, bringing the latest ideas and energy and already fitting in seamlessly with established colleagues.
“Amy is very passionate about business development, operates at the cutting edge of technological advancements in accounting systems and has a huge amount of energy and drive.
“This strategic, high quality appointment signals the strength of our ambition to continue our business growth trajectory across the region by focusing on outstanding client service.”
Kieran Martin, who has joined Azets as an ABAS director based in the Southampton office, worked closely with Amy during his four-and-a-half years at S&W.
He said: “Azets is the ideal place for me to drive my career. My passion lies in implementing efficient processes and leveraging innovative cloud technology to deliver meaningful data and foster business growth.”