Two new Audit Directors strengthen Bishop Fleming’s growth ambition

Bishop Fleming has recruited two new Directors as it seeks to build on its record-breaking performance last year. 

(From left to right: Muhammad Khan, Audit Director, and Alex Walling, Public Sector Audit Director)

Bishop Fleming has welcomed Muhammad Khan and Alex Walling as new Audit Directors to strengthen its Worcester and Bristol-based teams respectively as demand for the firm’s audit services increases, most notably in the public sector and education. 

Their appointments come on top of the record recruitment of apprentices by the firm for the fourth year in a row, as well as other recent appointments to the audit team, including a new Audit Partner. 

Bishop Fleming’s audit team posted record fee growth of 19% in 2022-2023. And with the opening of a new, modern, Cheltenham office in September 2023, the firm is now focussing on ambitious growth targets across the Midlands and South West. 

Having recently been appointed on the Public Sector Audit Appointments (PSAA) scheme, Bishop Fleming is now seeking to fill various roles across its offices to join its growing Public Sector Audit team in delivering a range of public sector audits for local government, police, fire services, national parks and NHS trusts.  

Muhammad and Alex both bring a wealth of experience to the firm from their previous audit roles, including the Audit Commission and the National Audit Office. 

Muhammad, commented:

“I am delighted to join Bishop Fleming and excited by the vision that the business has for the future, particularly with regards to growth in the Worcester region.” 

Alex said:

“I am looking forward to working with clients and prospects in the Bristol region and am excited by the firm’s vision for growth.”  

Both agreed that Bishop Fleming was a fantastic opportunity for them to be able to offer their respective skills and knowledge to clients in an exciting and growing market. 

Welcoming Muhammad and Alex to the team, Audit Partner, Craig Sullivan, said:

“It gives me immense pleasure to welcome Muhammad and Alex to our business. Their appointments represent a significant enhancement to our audit services as we look towards an exciting period of growth. Muhammad and Alex will be great assets to our business and will strengthen the specialist services we can offer to our clients.” 

Andrew Sandiford, Managing Partner added:

“Muhammad’s and Alex’s appointments fit in with the firm’s strategy of growing our audit services to our clients. We’re delighted to continue to attract the very best talent in the market to our business”. 

In addition to its Worcester and Bristol offices, Bishop Fleming also has offices in Truro, Plymouth, Torquay, Exeter, Bath and Cheltenham. 

Bishop Fleming delivered fee growth of 15.5% in 2022 to £38.4m and has seen headcount grow to over 500 people for the first time. The top 30 firm is currently ranked 5th in the Accountancy Age UK Mid-Tier Power Rankings and is certified as a Great Place to Work®.