Pierce Business Advisory and Accountancy Group located in Blackburn Lancashire has appointed George Horley as director of the firm’s Forensic Accounting Team.

George has taken up his new appointment at Pierce following a position at Menzies LLP in London, for the past three years managing a team of four.

Training and qualifying as a chartered accountant in 2017, George has experience in civil and criminal litigation on matters including business valuations, contract, and commercial disputes, loss of profits claims, and consequential loss claims.

In addition, George has extensive knowledge in the preparation of expert reports in criminal cases of fraud, theft, and money laundering.

The introduction of George follows a successful 2022 of employment for Pierce, with expansion across each department to manage the continued growth of new clients.

George said: “I am extremely pleased to join Pierce at a time of significant growth. I have specialised in forensic accounting for the last 10 years, 5 of which have been in London, and I am excited to see what the future holds at Pierce.

My background in commercial damage calculations, company valuations, and post-acquisition disputes lends itself to the interesting work currently undertaken by the Forensic Services team. My experience will present the opportunity for further growth as we look to take on appointments of varied nature and complexity.”

Managing Director James King added: “We are delighted to be welcoming George to the Pierce Team but particularly to our well-established Forensic Department. In our dedicated long-term plan to strengthen our company, the knowledge and expertise George has to offer will ensure the highest quality of service will continue.”

The highly skilled forensic accountants at Pierce have extensive experience in carrying out forensic accounting services and investigations in a wide range of cases from relatively small personal injury cases to multi-million-pound commercial disputes.

If you would like to join Pierce, please ask about current vacancies by emailing enquiries@pierce.co.uk or checking our Careers page.