A TOP-20 UK accountancy firm in Winchester has announced the promotion of one of its staff members.

Paul House has been promoted to senior manager at Wilkins Kennedy LLP after working for the firm since 2012.

Previously Mr House spent over six years at Ernst and Young and was originally appointed as a corporate tax manager working with small and medium enterprises and corporate clients across a range of sectors.

He said: “Wilkins Kennedy is a great firm to work for; it’s very hands on and I really enjoy working with a diverse range of clients. I am extremely pleased with the promotion and look forward to many more happy years at Wilkins Kennedy.”

Ian Talbot, managing partner for Wilkins Kennedy’s Winchester and Romsey offices, said: “It is a truly well-deserved promotion and I congratulate Paul and wish him success in his new role.”