By: 13 November 2025
Azets announces Yorkshire promotions 

Azets, the international accountancy and business advisory group, has announced 42 promotions across its Yorkshire offices.

The firm, one of the top ten accountants in the UK, has offices in  Leeds, Bradford and York where it employs 335 people.

There have been 26 promotions in its York office, 13 in Leeds and three in Bradford.

Claire Needham, regional managing director for Yorkshire, said: “Congratulations to all of our newly promoted colleagues.

“They represent the next generation of leaders helping our clients and colleagues move forward with confidence in the region.

“Each has demonstrated exceptional commitment, expertise and ambition, and I’m proud to see their achievements recognised as part of our continued investment in people and growth.”

In Bradford, Rebecca Cloxton has been promoted to senior manager (audit and accounts), Ewelina Lelecka has become manager (tax) and Louise Scarbrough steps up to the role of manager.

In Leeds, they have included business tax assistant manager John Low, tax manager Louise Best, associate director Tom Craddock and senior manager Ben Thompson.

In York, they have included Karen Sadler as associate director for tax , Erin Knapp as associate director, Dulcie Poskitt as assistant manager and Lucy Pearson as senior manager. Furthermore, Karen Simeson has become director, accounts for audit; and Ana O’Mara as associate director, accounts and business advisory.

There have been a total of 372 promotions across Azets’ UK business, including 33 new partners and directors.

Azets’ Bradford office is in Grammar School Street, its Leeds office is in King Street and its York office is in Monks Cross Drive. It employs a total of 335 people across the three offices in Yorkshire.

 

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