INDEPENDENT practitioners Bentley & Co are celebrating their second year as members of an influential group of UK accountants.

The practice, founded more than 70 years ago, is the only one in Bolton to be a member of the UK 200 Group -- an organisation formed 15 years ago to offer expertise, resources and information to the industry.

Mr Keith Action, senior partner at Bentley & Co, said: "Our membership of the UK 200 Group means we can provide services on a par with everything the larger accountancy concerns have to offer.

"It is also very helpful to be able to swap ideas with colleagues from all over the UK."