Seasoned legal accounting manager Ian Roberts has been appointed as head cashier by WHN Solicitors.
Ian, who is AAT-qualified, joins WHN with 12 years’ experience in accounting and has held roles at firms including HL Interactive, Nesbit Law Group and Carter Law.
Ian, aged 30, has joined WHN with a remit to improve its current accounting system and enhance its financial processes in a move which will drive forward the firm’s growth plans.
Born and bred in Norden, Rochdale, Ian will also oversee the firm’s cashier team. He will work closely with WHN’s finance director Mike Gillibrand and partner David Connor.
Ian commented: “One of the most compelling reasons to join WHN is the friendly professionalism of everyone at the firm. I was also very impressed with WHN’s dynamic expansion plans and am keen to help realise the exciting strategy to grow the business in a number of key areas.”
David Connor, partner at WHN Solicitors, said: “Ian is a valuable and welcome addition to our team. His wealth of knowledge and experience of legal accounting and financial systems will be of enormous benefit to our growth strategy.
“Ian’s decision to join us represents a significant advancement in an already impressive career and I am sure he will be a great success at WHN.”
Ian began his accounting career in 2005 and completed the AAT accounting diploma qualification in 2014.
He enjoys keeping fit, working out at the gym and running. He has been a member of Rochdale Harriers since the age of six and has run at county level.