Chartered accountants Clement Keys has been appointed by world leader in automotive manufacturing, RT Quaife Engineering Ltd to provide a range of accountancy services that includes audit, corporate tax, payroll, personal tax and trust advice.

Partner Michael Meakin who leads the specialist team in the automotive sector says: "This is a significant win for Clement Keys as RT Quaife is an internationally successfully company that is well recognised in the motorsport sector as one of the top two companies in the world.

"The automotive industry is feeling the brunt of the recession but RT Quaife is performing exceptionally well because of their reputation for innovation in engineering and product excellence.

Sharon Quaife-Hobbs, sales and marketing director says: "Clement Keys was a natural choice for us as they are one of a very small handful of chartered accountants to specialise in this sector.  They also offer the added benefit of a very personnel partner led service and access to a range of other related services in-house such as pay-roll."

Established in 1965, Kent based Quaife is a leading designer and manufacturer of driveline and steering rack components for cars and motorcycles plus other advanced transmission and upgrade parts for road and motorsport.  It exports in excess of 70% of its production to an expanding global market.