Director Promotions January 2025

As of 1 January 2025, the following staff members have been promoted to Directors.

• Jenny Brown - promoted from Senior Tax Manager to Director of Private Client Services. Jenny Brown started her career at HM Revenue and Customs before moving into practice. She passed her ATT qualification (Association of Taxation Technicians) in January 2010 and joined Hawsons as a Tax Senior in October 2010. In 2013, Jenny passed her CTA (Chartered Tax Adviser) qualification and was promoted to Personal Tax Manager. In January 2025, Jenny was promoted to Director of Private Client Services. Location: Sheffield.
• Ben Lomas - promoted from Audit Manager to Audit Director and will take over as head of the audit department. Ben graduated from the University of Sheffield in 2013 with a degree in Economics. He joined Hawsons in 2014 on the graduate scheme, qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2017 and became an Audit Senior. In 2020, Ben was promoted to Audit Manager before being promoted to Audit Director in 2025. He has worked with a wide range of clients, particularly in the legal and charity sectors.
• Rhiannon Mistry - promoted from Corporate Services Manager to Business Services Director. Rhiannon joined the firm in 2011 after a period in industry, and completed both AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) and ATT qualifications at the firm. She has worked with owner-managed businesses and sole traders, with experience in accounts, taxation and forensic accounting reviews. Rhiannon became Corporate Services Manager in 2020 before being promoted to Director in January 2025. Location: Northampton.

Congratulations to these team members as they take on their new roles.