Champion Accountants has bolstered its business advisory services division with three new hires across the group.

Employed at different levels across the business, the quintet brings with it a raft of experience spanning 35 years.

Two new team members have been appointed to the firm’s headquarters in Manchester – audit and accounts senior, Amy Hesford and payroll administrator, Louise Dean.

The recent recruits are five of 13 new starters to join the Champion Group since the start of the year, which includes Champion Accountants, Champion Contractors and Champion Insurance Brokers.

Ged Cosgrove, managing director of Champion Group, said: “We are very pleased to welcome our newest recruits on board who add significant strength to an already diversely-skilled team

“They will be working across our rapidly-increasing client portfolio and their appointment is further confirmation of our commitment to improving the services we offer, ensuring customers have access to the best expertise and advice.”