THE RETIRING partners at Northampton chartered accountancy firm JR Watson & Co have completed the merger of the business with expanding regional accountancy practice Cottons.
Established over 100 years ago, J R Watson & Co has worked with clients across Northamptonshire and Warwickshire. All seven of its staff are being retained under the merger deal.
The move is part of expansion plans at Cottons, which has offices in Northampton, Daventry, Rugby and Milton Keynes. Cottons director Charles Hill said: “The team at Cottons have worked hard to ensure the merger for the existing partners has been as seamless as possible, as they transition towards retirement. We are very much looking forward to working with the J R Watson & Co team and clients on this next chapter.” Charles Hill, Director, Cottons.
The firm has taken on J R Watson & Co’s established client base, developed by the existing partners over many years. Their sector expertise is very diverse and a perfect fit for Cottons’ existing portfolio, the practice says.
Retiring JR Watson & Co partner Alan Markham said: “We pride ourselves on our service, and this new merger provides our clients with an opportunity to continue with a long-term partnership, with familiar faces and access to a wider, more modern service offering. We feel our clients are in good hands.”
