Accountant who joined Gloucester office as school leaver now office managing partner
UK top 10 accountancy and business advisory firm Azets has appointed Becky Hudson as office managing partner of its Gloucester office.
Becky, who joined the accountancy world as a school leaver 20 years ago, is a senior statutory auditor at the Gloucester office at Gloucester Business Park, Brockworth.
After qualifying as an accountant in 2012, she progressed through the firm and works closely with a diverse portfolio of private limited companies, from single entities to larger groups, across a variety of business sectors.
Becky is a member of the Azets Audit Technical Board and works closely with other the audit partners in the region to embed collaborative working practices.
Richard Goddard, regional managing director at Azets, said: “Becky’s appointment is a fantastic milestone for the Gloucester office.
“Her journey through the business, coupled with her passion for people development, supporting the local business community and delivering exceptional client service, makes her an outstanding leader for the next phase of our growth.
“Demand for our services continues to rise, and Becky’s leadership will be instrumental as we invest in our people, service lines and regional presence.”
Becky said: “Gloucestershire is home to a diverse and vibrant business community, from family-owned companies to subsidiaries of international groups, and I’m incredibly proud to step into the role of office managing partner.
“Having joined Azets as a school leaver, I’ve benefited from opportunities that have shaped my entire career, and I’m committed to ensuring others across the business feel that same sense of possibility and progression.
The Gloucester office continues to invest in its teams, with recent “internal promotions and external hires reflecting Azets’ commitment to career progression at all levels”.
In the last few months there have been seven internal promotions and two external hires across audit and tax, with more promotion and recruitment activity planned for the year.