Newbury: Wilkins Kennedy appoints partner to Berkshire office

Leading accountancy firm Wilkins Kennedy has announced the appointment of Geoff Collis to the Newbury office. Collis was previously a partner at the firm’s Portsmouth office.

He brings with him more than 35 years’ experience in the business, spending his formative years at an international firm before joining Wilkins Kennedy. He will be key 'in assisting with the development of the Newbury office and vision for the future of the firm', it said.

Collis specialises in working with owner-managed and family-owned businesses. He supports his clients with day-to-day business advice on strategic matters, working capital and other growth related matters. He will also be providing more general accounting and taxation support as well as assisting with business development matters both for the UK and those that wish to expand internationally.

He commented: “I’m looking forward to helping to further develop Wilkins Kennedy’s business in Newbury. In particular, I am pleased to be working with the talented and experienced team that we have, and supporting our existing and future clients to protect their existing wealth and achieve their future aspirations.”

Chris Duggan, managing partner at the firm’s Newbury office, said: “We’re very pleased to welcome Geoff on board. His extensive knowledge and experience will be of great benefit to our current and prospective clients.”