LOVEWELL BLAKE APPOINTS TWO NEW MANAGERS

Chartered accountants Lovewell Blake has announced the appointment of two new managers, following promotions within the firm.

Alex Harrington will head up the tax team in the firm’s specialist Healthcare Department.  He will be responsible for overseeing the tax compliance, planning and advisory services for healthcare practitioners, practices, and NHS and private consultants.

Mr Harrington joined Lovewell Blake in 2014, having previously worked at a top 10 national firm.  He qualified as a Certified Chartered Accountant in 2018 with ACCA, and as a Chartered Tax Adviser in 2021.  He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).

Meanwhile James Rix has been appointed a manager at Lovewell Blake’s Ely office.  Specialising in advising SMEs in all aspects of their business, he has a varied portfolio of clients across many sectors, and has a specialist interest in completing grant reviews for clients receiving funding from organisations such as InnovateUK.

Mr Rix embarked on his accountancy career in 2010, joining Lovewell Blake in 2016.  He is a Chartered Certified Accountant.

Lovewell Blake managing partner Kevin Bunting commented, “We are delighted to appoint Alex and James as managers.  As a firm we have a great reputation for developing new talent, and Alex’s and James’ career progression within Lovewell Blake is a good example of how we develop and nurture our people and provide clear career progression opportunities.”