Ryecroft Glenton (RG), one of the North of England’s leading independent business advisory firms, has announced eight internal promotions across four of its specialist service lines, further demonstrating the firm’s continued commitment to the professional development of its people.
The latest round of promotions spans RG’s Audit and Assurance, Corporate Tax, Outsourced | FD, and RG Corporate Finance (RGCF) teams, and reflects the firm’s dedication to nurturing talent and supporting career progression at every level.
In Audit and Assurance, Robert Booth has been promoted to Senior. Robert joined RG in December 2021 from a smaller practice and is a qualified Chartered Certified Accountant. His technical expertise and growing experience have made him a valued member of the audit team.
Also in Audit and Assurance, Ellen Jacobs and Vashenka Naidoo have both been promoted to Assistant Manager. Ellen joined the firm in 2019 and is a qualified Chartered Certified Accountant who brings a detailed and client-focused approach to her work. Vashenka joined RG in 2024, bringing international experience as a qualified Chartered Accountant from South Africa, and has quickly made a strong impression within the team.
In the Corporate Tax team, Chris Peverley has been promoted to Manager. Chris joined RG in 2018 as a graduate and completed the combined ACA/CTA qualification, becoming both a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Adviser.
After initially training in accounts and business services, Chris has developed a specialism in corporate tax, advising a wide range of clients.
Rachael Best, a key member of the Outsourced | FD team, has been promoted to Manager. Rachael joined RG in 2014 straight from sixth form, qualifying first as an Accounting Technician and then as a Chartered Accountant. Her journey through the firm reflects RG’s commitment to supporting talent from the earliest stages of their careers.
In Corporate Finance, Sam Shield has been promoted to Senior Manager. A Chartered Accountant, Sam joined RG in 2022 from a Big 4 firm and has since played a pivotal role in advising clients on both buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions.
Also promoted within RGCF are Euan Mulholland and Ben Kain, who both take up new roles as Managers. Euan, a Chartered Accountant, joined RG in 2023 from a Big 4 background and has quickly established himself in the M&A advisory space. Ben, who joined the firm in 2019 after a career in banking, brings a strong commercial perspective to his client work and has continued to develop his expertise across a range of transactions.
Peter Glenton, Partner at Ryecroft Glenton, said: “We’re delighted to recognise the achievements of these eight colleagues. Each one of them brings dedication, talent, and professionalism to their work, and their promotions are very well deserved.
“At RG, we are passionate about creating an environment where people can grow and thrive, and where their hard work is recognised and rewarded. These promotions reflect not only individual success, but also the depth of talent across our firm. We’re proud to support our team’s development and excited to see what they go on to achieve in their new roles.”