Worcestershire accountancy firm, Ballards LLP has recently appointed Sean Devlin as a Partner within their IT and Digital Transformation department. Formerly a Director with the firm, following his joining from global professional services business RSM in 2021, Sean will continue to support clients in creating value through the use of digital technology.
Mr. Devlin, who is also a PRINCE2-qualified project manager said, “Ultimately, our service looks to ensure that businesses are making the most of the opportunities that the digital space offers to them. This may be through automation, streamlining processes, improving systems, or the introduction of new software.”
Ballards LLP’s IT and Digital Transformation department is the latest in the firm’s extended line of services which also include recruitment via its subsidiary company, Four Squared Recruitment.
Chief Executive James Syree said, “Although accountancy and taxation is the core of our firm and underpins all of our relationships, our plan is to be able to support clients in other areas of their business. Specifically, with digital transformation, we found that clients often found themselves without advice on how to maximise value in this area and our service can plug that gap. The breadth of opportunity that the digital space can afford to businesses is startling and can improve areas ranging from customer experience to profitability and even staff retention.
Ballards LLP has made more than 20 other hires across the business over the past year taking its headcount to over 100 professionals. HR Director, Sarah Stevens said, “It is great to be a key employer in the area for professional services. Sean’s recent promotion to Partner shows the progressive nature of the firm having non-accountancy individuals amongst the leadership team. I am sure he will continue to be successful in what is a growing part of our practice.”
