LANCASHIRE-BASED accountancy firm, Jackson Stephen, is continuing its growth in the region following the recruitment of an additional five people to its Bolton office.

David Urmston joins the firm as assistant manager from Barlow Andrews in Bolton. David has worked with some of the region's leading businesses and has over 15 years of audit experience.

Amanda Haywood and Samantha Bennetts have been recruited as Audit Seniors and have a total of 10 years of accountancy experience between them.

Jean Jeffries has been recruited to launch the firm's new payroll division in Bolton. Jean has over 30 years of relevant experience and is joined by practice administrator, Lorraine Soden.

Garth Bogle, one of the partners at Jackson Stephen in Bolton, said: "This is a very important stage in Jackson Stephen's growth and development in Bolton. Our success is based on providing clients with high quality advice, so it is essential that we recruit the best people with that important blend of experience and expertise in our area of operation."