Clive Owen LLP

Clive Owen LLP, chartered accountants and business advisers, is celebrating the first anniversary of the opening of its Riverside Park, Middlesbrough office with the news that it has more than doubled its workforce.

Led by partner Chris Beaumont and tax partner Lee Watson, from an initial 11 team members the office has grown to 23 colleagues and has significantly increased its client base.

Clive Owen LLP recently introduced new policies, which are based on two-way flexibility and trust to support the existing teams and encourage talented, motivated people to join the firm. This includes an innovative 9-day fortnight working flexible working and dress code policies. The firm is focussed on cementing its place as one of the largest independent firms in the region with exciting growth plans.

Chris Beaumont, partner at Clive Owen LLP said: “Opening an office in Middlesbrough has positioned us to take advantage of all the developments in the area, including the Freeport and the recent regeneration projects across Middlesbrough such as the Boho 8, which is the latest of the successful Boho quarter developments, and the first of Middlesbrough’s Digital City projects to be completed.

“Our growth has reflected the rise of Tees Valley into the area in which to do business and we are proud to be based here, creating employment and contributing to a thriving business sector.”

Lee Watson, tax partner at Clive Owen LLP said: “Middlesbrough has developed significantly over the last few years to include the £22.6m Teesside Advanced Manufacturing Park (TeesAMP) development providing 11 hectares of prime location for innovative advanced manufacturing companies, along with the exciting addition of Teesside University’s £13.1m Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre (NZIIC), set for completion in April 2023 and placing Middlesbrough firmly at the heart of the UK's green industrial revolution.

“Tees Valley is a great place to work, and Clive Owen LLP is a great firm to work for. We offer career development opportunities, the prospect of working on an enviable client base, and flexible working patterns to support work life balance. We believe that this gives us a competitive advantage and helps us recruit and retain the best talent.”

Middlesbrough Mayor Andy Preston said: “In the most challenging of times, incredibly exciting things are happening in Middlesbrough.

“Our town is fast becoming the go-to place for ambitious, fast-growing businesses, creating well-paid job and opportunities for local people.

“It’s fantastic that Clive Owen LLP are part of that movement with their own exciting growth and job creation with plenty more to come.

“Congratulations to all within the business on celebrating their first year in Middlesbrough.”

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Notes to editors:

Clive Owen LLP are Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers.

The firm has 12 partners and 128 staff across four offices in Darlington, Middlesbrough, Durham and York.

It is an independent and commercially driven regional accountancy firm providing value added services to corporate, commercial, public sector and private clients.

Over the past thirty-nine years the firm has established itself as one of the largest and most trusted professional firms in the North East. This has been achieved by working closely with its clients to understand their needs and aspirations to ensure they achieve their financial goals.

Its services include:

Audit and Accountancy

Tax

Business Planning

Managed Services

Corporate Finance

Grants

It is a member of Kreston Global which is a worldwide network of independent accountancy and advisory firms.

Founded in 1971, Kreston offers reliable and convenient access to high-quality services through member firms located around the globe. Currently ranking as the 12th largest accounting association in the world, Kreston now covers 125 countries providing a resource of over 25,000 dedicated professionals.

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