Pictured above: Mark Howell and Joanne Baldwin

Halesowen-based chartered accountancy firm Nicklin LLP has announced that partners Joanne Baldwin and Mark Howell have now become full equity partners in the practice.

Joanne joined Nicklins in 2005 having previously worked at a Top 10 accountancy firm, where she gained a wealth of experience across a wide range of sectors. She is responsible for audit compliance matters within the firm and has extensive knowledge both in the SME sector and in specialist areas such as pension schemes, charities and registered social landlords.

Mark joined Nicklins from a Birmingham city centre-based firm in 2006 and has responsibility for ensuring that Nicklins' non-audit work complies with accounting and Companies Act standards. He also has particular expertise in assisting business start-ups, as well as helping clients develop reporting systems and financial controls to help make those important decisions to take their businesses forward.

Managing partner Harvey Owen said: "I am delighted that Mark and Joanne have now become full equity partners in the practice.

"Both arrived at Nicklins with a wealth of experience under their belts and have proved themselves to be real assets to the firm. By becoming full equity partners they offer continuity for the future development of the practice."