Ormerod Rutter, one of the region’s leading independent firms of Chartered Accountants, welcomes Rachel Smith as a new Partner. The practice, which has offices in Droitwich, Bromsgrove, and Birmingham, is one of the largest employers locally.
Rachel will be celebrating her 20th year at Ormerod Rutter in 2023, after joining the practice from school. Her professional development has followed the same successful trajectory as the firm through her Association of Chartered Certified Accountants qualification which she achieved in 2010, her move to Production Director in 2019 and now her appointment as Partner.
“Rachel has cultivated a unique skillset during her time at Ormerod Rutter. She has led a transformation of our internal systems, which has been key to increasing the efficiency and productivity of the practice. She continues to demonstrate exceptional leadership, managing over 120 members of the production team across all accounting disciplines.” Explains Colm McGrory, Senior Partner.
Rachel also represents many local businesses across a wide variety of sectors and has become a trusted advisor to her clients. Her depth of knowledge and experience, enables her to support her clients and help them to grow and develop their businesses.
“I’m delighted to have been invited to become a Partner at Ormerod Rutter and I am excited for the future. I have been heavily involved in strategic development over recent years and this has helped the practice develop and continue to grow, along with streamlining our efficiencies and ensuring that we’re working at an optimum production level.” Says Rachel.
“This strategy for growth, alongside the huge depth of industry knowledge that we’re fortunate enough to have at Ormerod Rutter will mean the best possible service for our clients.” She adds.
“We are delighted to announce that Rachel Smith has accepted the position of Partner. Her involvement is integral to our journey as we continue to grow and develop our services.
Rachel has shown outstanding leadership and commitment to the firm and this appointment reflects her own achievements to date and the continued growth of Ormerod Rutter. We are delighted that she has chosen to accept the Partnership position and we welcome her to our board of Partners, where her depth of experience and capabilities will see her supporting the firm, its services, and future clients as we continue to grow in the future.”