Ian Graham makes partner after just 9 years with Kingston Smith

Kingston Smith LLP has announced the promotion of Ian Graham to partner at the top 20 UK accountancy firm.

Based at the firm’s West End office, Ian focuses exclusively on advising creative, communications and consulting businesses ranging in size from AIM and PLUS-listed companies to start-ups and sole traders. As well as tax, audit and accounts, Ian advises on other ad hoc business issues, such as financial due diligence, valuations and employee incentives.

He writes the ‘UK quoted marketing groups’ section of the firm’s flagship ‘Financial Performance of Marketing Services Companies Annual Survey’ and contributes regularly to the bi-annual newsletter ‘Marketing Monitor’.

Michael Snyder, senior partner at Kingston Smith LLP, said: “Ian joined Kingston Smith as a trainee accountant and has been steadily promoted through the ranks in recognition of his hard work and talent. He is a prime example of our commitment to nurturing home-grown talent and I wish him every success in his new role.”

Ian joined Kingston Smith LLP in September 2001 as a trainee. He qualified as a chartered accountant in 2005 and was promoted to manager in 2007.