Australia and New Zealand-based William Buck, an accounting and advisory services firm, has announced the promotion of five new partners and the appointment of 15 principals, effective 1 July.

As a result of these additions, the firm’s leadership now exceeds 150.

The internal promotions are an outcome of the company’s efforts in nurturing talent and fostering career progression, stated the company.

Four of the five new partners have risen through the ranks.

Additionally, the firm has welcomed a new partner through a merger with Dot Advisory, enhancing its presence in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and catering to private businesses and government entities seeking non-conflicting advisory services.

The recent promotions and appointments span various divisions, including Tax, Business Advisory, Wealth Advisory, Superannuation, and Audit & Assurance. This expansion strengthens William Buck’s offering to mid-market clients.

William Buck has also recognised the achievements of more than 160 employees with career progressions or promotions.

William Buck Australia and New Zealand chair Greg Travers expressed that the firm’s expansion enables them to broaden their services and expertise while maintaining their core values of strong client relationships and positive community impact.

Travers said: “We are promoting our younger leaders throughout the practice and strengthening our services to clients. Our goal is to be an employer of choice and we are committed to creating an environment where people can do and be their best. This is evident in our employee engagement scores, which have led us to win a Best Workplace award for the third consecutive year.”

The new partner promotions effective 1 July are Brandon See in Business Advisory (Western Australia), Kuan Yin Lau in Audit & Assurance (Western Australia), Lloyd McGeary in Business Advisory (Victoria), Peter Andreassen in Superannuation (Queensland), and Ross Corcoran in Business Advisory (Australian Capital Territory).

The principal promotions include Alessandra Forero in Wealth Advisory (Southern Australia), Amanda Simmons in Business Advisory (Victoria), Annalise Curran in Business Advisory (Victoria), Antony Delo in Tax (Southern Australia),  and Belinda Trimble in Business Advisory (New South Wales).

Also included are Chris Franco in Wealth Advisory (Southern Australia), Deepthi Narula in Audit & Assurance (New South Wales), Derek Le in Business Advisory (Queensland), Jessica Marshall in Wealth Advisory (Victoria), and Michael Marin in Audit & Assurance (Australian Capital Territory).

Nick Brown in Business Advisory (New South Wales), Rhiannan Canto in Business Advisory (New South Wales), Skye Totham in Business Advisory (New South Wales), Zac Irvin in Audit & Assurance (Victoria), and Zi Liu in Audit & Assurance (Victoria) also form a part of the principal promotions.