EXPANDING Worcestershire accountancy practice Ormerod Rutter has welcomed a new partner.

Joanne Baldwin arrives at the Droitwich Spa and Bromsgrove based firm with more than 15 years’ audit experience at large practices in the West Midlands.

Her clients will include larger limited companies as well as charities and academies.

She said: “Understanding a client’s business and building long-term relationships based on honesty and trust are vital in my role as an auditor.

“I’m looking forward to liaising with the many specialists based here at Ormerod Rutter including tax and VAT teams and corporate finance and international trade experts.”

Colm McGrory, partner at the firm, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Joanne to our growing team. By working closely with her fellow partners and colleagues, she will enable us to continue to provide a complete service to existing and new clients.”

Further new appointments at Ormerod Rutter are head of strategic partnerships Ross Whittle and marketing manager Sian Conway.