In her new role, Jo Gavey will be responsible for business development for key client relationships.

She was previously Director of Accounting and Business Services at Moore Stephens, where she was responsible for providing accounting, tax and business support services to a large range of local businesses.

Commenting on the appointment, Lindsay Bracegirdle, Director of Abaris Chartered Accountants, said: “Jo’s wealth of experience in business development and providing Accountancy and tax services to a large variety of local businesses and also to our International Clients will be significantly beneficial to Abaris as we continue to grow and develop as a business.”